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DV59 EFM

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,962 mi
Last recorded142,962 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EFM
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 142,962 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

body panels corroded/ damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2024 136,487 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres stepped slighlty on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2023 126,648 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,095 miles

MIL;;PAD\WEAR\IND

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 114,845 miles

MIL;;;PAD\WEAR

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

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 114,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JETS (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective INLINE JOINT CLAMP SNAP (6.1.2 (a))

MIL;;;PAD\WEAR

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

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,259 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 99,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,092 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall,to cord, below 10% of section width

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged 225/40/18 92W XL DOT33A8

offside front tyre has sidewall damaged 225/40/18 92W XL 0250034

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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DV59 EFM 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV59 EFM, 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 DV59 EFM registered?

DV59 EFM is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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