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YX09 HXR

2009 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,465 mi
Last recorded124,465 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 HXR
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 124,465 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 124,465 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 109,999 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 109,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,995 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 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))

Pass 24 May 2019 99,992 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,514 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,140 miles

engine cover fitted

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,979 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,201 miles

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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YX09 HXR is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX09 HXR, 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 YX09 HXR registered?

YX09 HXR is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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