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SW59 DYV

2009 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,009 mi
Last recorded164,009 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DYV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 164,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,248 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 142,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,911 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2017 118,201 miles

Brake wear warning light is on

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 118,201 miles

Brake wear warning light is on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,649 miles

ALL tyres chipped on outer wall but not showing ply or cord

Light on dash indicating fault

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,754 miles

brake warring light on display

engine under tray badly brocken

Fail 26 Nov 2014 80,754 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake warring light on display

engine under tray badly brocken

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,236 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 DYV is a 2009 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

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

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