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SD59 FYV

2009 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 FYV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,015 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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))

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,630 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to limit Under covers Engine covers

Pass 17 May 2019 80,842 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 8 May 2018 75,651 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 75,651 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken all (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

windscreen scored in zone B

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,083 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,805 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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SD59 FYV is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD59 FYV, 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 SD59 FYV registered?

SD59 FYV is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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