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SW59 DYS

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,192 mi
Last recorded136,192 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DYS
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,192 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,374 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,958 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,958 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,094 miles

o/s/r brake starting to stick/bind

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,369 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions reading too low to provide print-out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DYS is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SW59 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

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

Is SW59 DYS safe to buy?

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