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OY09 LYZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,468 mi
Last recorded157,468 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 LYZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 157,468 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 151,338 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 143,213 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 137,389 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 123,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 103,339 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 103,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 103,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both rears (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 44,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 236,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high both aims very high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY09 LYZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY09 LYZ, 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 OY09 LYZ registered?

OY09 LYZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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