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SL59 AZV

2009 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,438 mi
Last recorded147,438 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 AZV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,438 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 141,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,954 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted and plastic under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2023 131,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover fitted and plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,854 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,551 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,396 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 106,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,426 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,668 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,173 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

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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SL59 AZV is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL59 AZV, 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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SL59 AZV is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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