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RH59 VLH

2009 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,970 mi
Last recorded155,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH59 VLH
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 155,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,810 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 152,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 149,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 149,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,615 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,974 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 135,974 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 129,305 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,699 miles

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

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

all rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,102 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underside plastic panels damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,349 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported both clamps corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet safety device seized

underside plastic panels damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,997 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,997 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,950 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads low

small split on o/s/rear light lens

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 40,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RH59 VLH is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RH59 VLH, 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 RH59 VLH registered?

RH59 VLH is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RH59 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH59 VLH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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