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SW59 DZC

2009 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,662 mi
Last recorded157,662 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DZC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 157,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 157,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,040 miles

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

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

both front wings are corroded on the arches

Fail 28 Nov 2022 147,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

both front wings are corroded on the arches

Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,145 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 124,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 119,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,857 miles

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,093 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cuts

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin split

Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,929 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,355 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 DZC is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

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

Is SW59 DZC safe to buy?

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