SEAT Exeo MOT Results

Registered in 2009

69.7% pass rate

from 879 tests in 2021

(24% better than other 2009 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Exeo is unusually good or bad.

9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2009 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.23% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Position lamp
- 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.11% fail on Horn
- 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
9.1% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2009 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Springs
  - 6.1% fail on Coil springs
    - 6.1% fail on Coil spring
- 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.11% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
6.4% fail on Brakes
- 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.5% fail on Brake discs
- 3.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.46% fail on Rbt
      - 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.68% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.11% fail on Lever
- 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
6.0% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 0.34% fail on Size/type
4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.23% fail on Other leaks (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
3.3% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.5% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on View to rear
  - 0.11% fail on Mirrors
3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.80% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.46% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Drive shaft
  - 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.11% fail on Joints
- 0.57% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Panel (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Other body component
- 0.34% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.23% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Hose
- 0.34% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Seats
  - 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.11% fail on Bumpers
- 0.11% fail on Doors
  - 0.11% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.11% fail on Door condition
1.3% fail on Steering
- 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.0% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.11% fail on Steering rack
- 0.11% fail on Power steering
  - 0.11% fail on Operation
0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.11% fail on Registration plates
0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.11% fail on Airbags
  - 0.11% fail on Passengers airbag
0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.11% fail on Belt(s)/padding
0.11% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.11% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

SEAT Exeo (2009 - 2013)
2.0 TDI surprisingly good to drive. Very economical. Exceptionally solid build. Multitronic auto option from 2011. Good value.