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SW59 DYO

2009 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,971 mi
Last recorded103,971 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DYO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,971 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,445 miles

Oil level low, 1.5 litres of oil added before emission test was carried out.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 88,445 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Oil level low, 1.5 litres of oil added before emission test was carried out.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,090 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 78,090 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,827 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 44,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,348 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,059 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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SW59 DYO 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 SW59 DYO, 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 SW59 DYO registered?

SW59 DYO is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is SW59 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 DYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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