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WJ59 UBP

2009 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,785 mi
Last recorded139,785 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 UBP
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 139,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 135,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 132,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 109,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn SIGNIFICANTLY on both edges, 2.4mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94W. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,150 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 3mm 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm 225/45/17 04w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 81,565 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessive corrosion inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 3mm 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm 225/45/17 04w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear brake discs corroding on surfaces(inner/outer)

rear brake pads getting low approx 3mm left?

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 75,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre small split in inner side wall

Fail 19 Apr 2019 75,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive head light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive head light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre small split in inner side wall

Pass 10 May 2018 72,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2018 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,751 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,439 miles

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

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

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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WJ59 UBP is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJ59 UBP, 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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WJ59 UBP is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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