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OY59 KWJ

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,517 mi
Last recorded169,517 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 KWJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 169,517 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light on Dash, but Brake Pads Look to be Good

Nearside Front Wing Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Wing Slightly Corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 169,517 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Fixing Bolt Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pad Warning Light on Dash, but Brake Pads Look to be Good

Nearside Front Wing Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Wing Slightly Corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 143,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 132,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 132,659 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,179 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 119,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,131 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,131 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OY59 KWJ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY59 KWJ, 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 OY59 KWJ registered?

OY59 KWJ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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