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AV59 EHW

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,667 mi
Last recorded191,667 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 EHW
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 191,667 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded but not sharp

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 177,170 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and peeling

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also Nearside and Offside Upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 177,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded and peeling

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also Nearside and Offside Upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 165,921 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 155,253 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,784 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,182 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 131,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,832 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,724 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 101,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

undertrays fitted some items obscured from view

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,122 miles

uneven wear on o/s tyres

Pass 8 May 2015 61,019 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 61,019 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,771 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,768 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,747 miles

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

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

small cuts in o/s front tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

small cuts in o/s front tyre

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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AV59 EHW is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV59 EHW, 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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AV59 EHW is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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