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BG59 UVO

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,529 mi
Last recorded177,529 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 UVO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 177,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame control arm mounting bracket reinforcement corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear screen/window damaged/broken, recommend replace

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 177,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split, also play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame control arm mounting bracket reinforcement corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear screen/window damaged/broken, recommend replace

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 170,104 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes fluctuating due to condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear sub frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 170,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes fluctuating due to condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear sub frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 170,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion to rear subframe

tire pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2019 168,676 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 166,249 miles

under trays fitted

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front and rear sub frame slight corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 166,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front and rear sub frame slight corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 163,606 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 163,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 160,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 143,035 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 117,939 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,162 miles

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

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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BG59 UVO is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG59 UVO, 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 BG59 UVO registered?

BG59 UVO is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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