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YC59 PUH

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,095 mi
Last recorded154,095 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 PUH
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 154,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 154,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 154,083 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Worn close to wear bars

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 154,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres perished

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Worn close to wear bars

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,336 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 138,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 126,091 miles

Exhaust manufacturer's plate limit missing

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 126,082 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Front to rear wiring under vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure and fouling exhaust

Exhaust manufacturer's plate limit missing

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 108,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,072 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,637 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 38,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,389 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YC59 PUH is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black 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 YC59 PUH, 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 YC59 PUH registered?

YC59 PUH is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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