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OV59 FNY

2009 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 FNY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 139,839 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure outer wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 139,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure outer wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 78,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,898 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 75,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 68,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 61,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 61,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 31,304 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 7 May 2013 20,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,193 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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OV59 FNY is a 2009 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV59 FNY, 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 OV59 FNY registered?

OV59 FNY is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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