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FL59 DBV

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,944 mi
Last recorded187,944 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 DBV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 187,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 187,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 187,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,975 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 183,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 180,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 177,396 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 177,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 172,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 169,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 169,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 164,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 157,033 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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FL59 DBV is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 95,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL59 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL59 DBV registered?

FL59 DBV is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 DBV safe to buy?

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