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R15 EEW

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,941 mi
Last recorded205,941 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 EEW
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 205,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 205,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 197,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner insecure

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 197,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner insecure

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 191,422 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 189,659 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 184,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 161,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,119 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Low revs...No emissions printout

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 120,119 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Low revs...No emissions printout

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,511 miles

* Low revs...No emissions printout *

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Budget 225.45.17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,033 miles

Front brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,515 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,451 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

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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R15 EEW is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 95,262 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R15 EEW, 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 R15 EEW registered?

R15 EEW is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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