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J17 WHD

2009 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 WHD
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,151 miles

front inner discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,471 miles

front tyres close to limit

nearside front tyre damaged slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,376 miles

nearside headlight bulb slightly dim

Fail 1 Oct 2021 62,376 miles

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

nearside headlight bulb slightly dim

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,823 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear discs corroded and pads worn thin

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,137 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Front tyres wearing uneven

Service light on

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,031 miles

Front and rear tyres close to limit

Nearside headlight bulb fitted wrong but pattern still visable

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,141 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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J17 WHD is a 2009 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J17 WHD, 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 J17 WHD registered?

J17 WHD is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is J17 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 WHD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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