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OY59 XWP

2009 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,007 mi
Last recorded196,007 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XWP
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 196,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened rubber perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened rubber perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 195,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 195,780 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 193,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 193,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 185,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 185,142 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 174,542 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,072 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 159,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 151,201 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 151,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 137,938 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r screw in tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2017 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear n/s/r screw in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,274 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre developing cracks on inner side wall.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,274 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre developing cracks on inner side wall.

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 XWP is a 2009 Seat Exeo in White 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 OY59 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

OY59 XWP is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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