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SM59 BNZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,842 mi
Last recorded136,842 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 BNZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 136,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,824 miles

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

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

Rear all subframe bushes slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2023 126,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc heat damaged

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

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

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

Rear all subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,362 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 91,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front has steel wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,499 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,785 miles

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

Front tyres cracking and wear on edges

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear exhaust outer casing breaking up

Rear tyres tread cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 58,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres cracking and wear on edges

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear exhaust outer casing breaking up

Rear tyres tread cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,112 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 49,112 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both front tyres slightly wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,012 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 9,201 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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SM59 BNZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM59 BNZ, 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 SM59 BNZ registered?

SM59 BNZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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