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LJ59 JFN

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

244,010 mi
Last recorded244,010 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 JFN
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 244,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 243,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 230,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 212,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 212,618 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 198,439 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 178,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section starting to split! Advised investigate! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,514 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,467 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 82,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2017 74,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,983 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,811 miles

rear exhaust slightly deterioted

unable to obtain any reading,emission too clean.

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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LJ59 JFN is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ59 JFN, 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 LJ59 JFN registered?

LJ59 JFN is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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