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HJ59 LZE

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,171 mi
Last recorded149,171 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 LZE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 149,171 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 149,171 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 122,554 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 122,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 96,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 90,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres all round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 82,618 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 78,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 73,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 65,691 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 65,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 56,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 49,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,047 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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HJ59 LZE is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ59 LZE, 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 HJ59 LZE registered?

HJ59 LZE is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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