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YD59 RDZ

2009 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,633 mi
Last recorded183,633 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Exeo95,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 RDZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 183,633 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 182,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 166,625 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 153,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 141,336 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 141,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,612 miles

Emissions to clean to read.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,161 miles

Emissions to clean too read.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,926 miles

Emissions too clean to read.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,250 miles

Emissions too clean to read.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,071 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TO CLEAN TO TEST EMISSIONS COULD NOT REGISTER SMOKE TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 66,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TO CLEAN TO TEST EMISSIONS COULD NOT REGISTER SMOKE TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YD59 RDZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD59 RDZ, 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 YD59 RDZ registered?

YD59 RDZ is a 2009 Seat Exeo, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is YD59 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 RDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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