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MJ59 DZF

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,894 mi
Last recorded232,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 DZF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 232,894 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Nov 2025 232,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 220,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 206,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 195,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 184,434 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear of exhaust starting to corrode.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm

Fail 21 Oct 2021 184,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear of exhaust starting to corrode.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm

Pass 22 Oct 2020 173,639 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 162,156 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm

Fail 29 Nov 2019 162,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm

Pass 26 Oct 2018 146,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,520 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 110,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,299 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,085 miles

Nearside front tyre has low tread on inner and outer edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 42,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MJ59 DZF is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ59 DZF, 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 MJ59 DZF registered?

MJ59 DZF is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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