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HG09 XHN

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,381 mi
Last recorded157,381 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 XHN
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 157,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 151,285 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,997 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 136,210 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at rear perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 127,840 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

No emissions certificate issued / Not detectable

Offside Front Accident damage

Service light on

Pass 3 Aug 2019 121,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,144 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 108,143 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,858 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for machine

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,088 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level getting low

Fail 25 Jul 2012 34,088 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil level getting low

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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HG09 XHN is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG09 XHN, 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 HG09 XHN registered?

HG09 XHN is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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