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AV61 DVR

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,713 mi
Last recorded220,713 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 DVR
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 220,713 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE CORRODED AND LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FROM TURBO TO DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 203,000 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2024 203,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 192,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 162,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 162,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,485 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 139,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,009 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014
Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AV61 DVR is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 95,602 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 AV61 DVR, 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 15 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV61 DVR is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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