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OU59 WKL

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,491 mi
Last recorded173,491 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 WKL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 173,491 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 173,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 161,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear but upper ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front wings corrode on arches

chip in windscreen at bottom in middle

nearside mirror a bit loose

signs of grease nearside outer cv boot

Pass 13 Sep 2023 149,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing has been taped over possible damaged behind tape

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake just met requirements of 16%

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,187 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn more outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges but inner more (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight beam patterns poor

chip in windscreen in middle at bottom

Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,956 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

big chip in windscreen but in centre at bottom so out of way

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,344 miles

Central Front Lower chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 89,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

large chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Sep 2018 89,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

large chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Sep 2017 80,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 80,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,570 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,018 miles

front pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre approaching wear indicators

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,053 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 53,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,680 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,418 miles

Nearside 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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OU59 WKL is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU59 WKL, 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 OU59 WKL registered?

OU59 WKL is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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