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GV59 PKE

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,889 mi
Last recorded119,889 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 PKE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,889 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 119,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 0UTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,024 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 115,908 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forwardmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack end play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joints play - Forward most and rearmost ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 107,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,520 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT DRAG N/S REAR WHEEL

Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT DRAG N/S REAR WHEEL

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,935 miles

Nearside Front INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,423 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,314 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO SERVICE LIMIT

O/S REAR BRAKE DIS RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

REAR EXHAUXT BOX RUSTY

SLIGHT IMBALANCE REAR BRAKE APPLICATION

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,091 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,587 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 27,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyre treads close to limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,098 miles

Rear tyre treads close to limit

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 PKE is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver 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 GV59 PKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV59 PKE registered?

GV59 PKE is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is GV59 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 PKE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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