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SA59 BFM

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,378 mi
Last recorded189,378 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 BFM
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 189,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 175,864 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 175,172 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 153,221 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 152,837 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 139,542 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 139,081 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,948 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 131,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 126,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 114,331 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 114,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,310 miles

exhaust corroded at rear box

Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,837 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SA59 BFM 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 64.7%.

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 SA59 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA59 BFM registered?

SA59 BFM is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SA59 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 BFM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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