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BK11 KDU

2011 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,086 mi
Last recorded161,086 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 KDU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 161,086 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Switch Masked (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind Sill Cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind Sill Cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly But Secure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Rear Suspension Assembly

Sill Covers Fitted Both Sides

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 2 Sep 2024 153,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wings Corroded

Headlamp Level Device Masked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x Nails ()

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Rear Suspension Assembly

Sill Covers And Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 137,090 miles

Front Wings Beginning To Corrode

Levelling Switch Masked

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Beginning To Crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 137,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Beginning To Crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wings Beginning To Corrode

Rear No Wiper Blade On Wiper Arm

Pass 3 Aug 2021 129,446 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED BEHIND REAR VIEW MIRROR

Nearside Front ARCH LINER INSECURE

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC PITTED

Nearside Front BRAKJE DISC PITTED

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Aug 2021 129,445 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOIN SLEEVE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED BEHIND REAR VIEW MIRROR

Nearside Front ARCH LINER INSECURE

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC PITTED

Nearside Front BRAKJE DISC PITTED

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (d) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 1 Apr 2019 124,524 miles

exhaust is corroded allover

Fail 29 Mar 2019 124,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,624 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin split

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,624 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin split

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,400 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin split/corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamps broken (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,325 miles

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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BK11 KDU is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK11 KDU, 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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BK11 KDU is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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