2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 SEAT Exeo MOT pass rate and common faults

651 MOT tests in 2024. 62.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time62.8%
Failed or needed repairs37.2%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 651 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    32 marked dangerous
  5. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.9%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.0%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  6. Steering5.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 SEAT Exeo?

In 2024, 62.8% of 2009 SEAT Exeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 651 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 SEAT Exeo?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 SEAT Exeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).