2009 SEAT Exeo MOT pass rate: 71.2% (1,928 tests)
Is the 2009 Exeo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.3% +5.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 71.8% +5.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 69.0% +2.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Exeo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 352 | 22.3% |
| 2 | Suspension | 306 | 19.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 240 | 15.2% |
| 4 | Tyres | 219 | 13.9% |
| 5 | Steering | 155 | 9.8% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 117 | 7.4% |
All Exeo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (this page) | 1,928 | 71.2% | +4.8 pts | 137,812 |
| 2010 | 3,824 | 69.3% | +2.0 pts | 139,129 |
| 2011 | 4,331 | 69.0% | -0.2 pts | 130,848 |
| 2012 | 2,794 | 71.8% | +0.6 pts | 122,140 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 SEAT Exeo reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 71.2% of their MOT tests (1,928 tests, 2023–2025), +4.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 137,812 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Exeo?
The median tested example shows 137,812 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.