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GV59 DKX

2009 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

305,903 mi
Last recorded305,903 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 DKX
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 305,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 269,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 259,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 258,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 234,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 234,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 220,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 213,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 193,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 193,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 172,819 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 172,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 135,615 miles

Nearside of steering rack slight end play

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,594 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 80,594 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,096 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 27,691 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 27,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,576 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 21 Dec 2012 20,310 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,310 miles

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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GV59 DKX is a 2009 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV59 DKX, 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 GV59 DKX registered?

GV59 DKX is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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