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HV59 MDE

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 MDE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,960 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 87,957 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,208 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 82,208 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,210 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,780 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT CUT TO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL,BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,904 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn low inner & outer edges

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn low inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,408 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN,NO PRINTOUT MADE

INBOARD REAR PADS LOW

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,897 miles

Both Front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Both Front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 19,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,875 miles

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

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

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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HV59 MDE is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HV59 MDE, 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 HV59 MDE registered?

HV59 MDE is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is HV59 MDE safe to buy?

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