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SY09 WLX

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,915 mi
Last recorded160,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 WLX
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 160,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 160,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 150,173 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 137,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISED tyre is ON LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror is damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside rears are cracking, no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 122,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISED tyre is ON LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror is damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside rears are cracking, no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 111,777 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 94,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,744 miles

Exhaust system - rear silencer box is deteriorated.

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP BEAM (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low MAIN BEAM (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system - rear silencer box is deteriorated.

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,770 miles

Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,770 miles

Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections seriously limited because of covers.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 81,977 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Object stuck on centre of screen (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections seriously limited because of covers.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,399 miles

front discs corroded

wipers getting worn

Fail 10 May 2013 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracking

wipers getting worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,808 miles

Zero emissions (No print out)

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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SY09 WLX is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SY09 WLX, 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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SY09 WLX is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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