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YD09 RCY

2009 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,056 mi
Last recorded205,056 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 RCY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 205,056 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 8 Feb 2018 205,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2017 188,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 188,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush yellow chalked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush yellow chalked. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 173,309 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 173,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 155,754 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 4 Aug 2016 155,736 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,210 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 119,755 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 119,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,209 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,336 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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YD09 RCY is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD09 RCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD09 RCY registered?

YD09 RCY is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is YD09 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 RCY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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