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SL09 HSD

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,006 mi
Last recorded203,006 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HSD
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 203,006 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 203,002 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 193,165 miles

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

r/h/f shocker rusty but not excessively

rear tyres 4mm but less on inside edges

Fail 19 Oct 2022 193,165 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

r/h/f strut getting rusty but not excessively

rear tyres about 4mm thinner on insides

Fail 19 Oct 2022 193,162 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

r/h/f strut getting rusty but not excessively

rear tyres about 4mm thinner on insides

Pass 3 Nov 2021 181,446 miles

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

centre exhaust jointing sleeve is corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 171,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 171,299 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 161,371 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2019 161,371 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 148,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2018 148,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2017 138,821 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 138,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,698 miles

brake discs lipped

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake discs lipped

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,614 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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SL09 HSD is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SL09 HSD, 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 SL09 HSD registered?

SL09 HSD is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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