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FP59 BWD

2009 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,495 mi
Last recorded178,495 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 BWD
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 178,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 178,495 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 166,248 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 166,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,421 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 151,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 139,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2018 125,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 113,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,343 miles

object on rear view mirror

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front top bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,406 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 82,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,610 miles

Both ns and os front tyres wearing on inner edges

driver side rear tyre showing signs of perishing between tread and side wall

engine undertray cracked and insecurly mounted

no emission readings diesel particulate filter fitted

passenger rear tyre side wall slightly damaged ( cuts)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,994 miles

DPF filter system fitted no emissions readings

engine/gearbox undertray broken and insecurely mounted

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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FP59 BWD is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP59 BWD, 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 FP59 BWD registered?

FP59 BWD is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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