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BL11 VZG

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 VZG
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER SLEAVE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR HINGE WORN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 98,792 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER SLEAVE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR HINGE WORN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,489 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective SLEAVE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front UNDER TRAYS LOSE

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened BOLT WELDED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 93,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ARM BOLT LOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective SLEAVE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front UNDER TRAYS LOSE

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened BOLT WELDED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 88,804 miles

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened top shocker bolt welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 88,804 miles

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened top shocker bolt welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,959 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,328 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insceure

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,313 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insceure

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,318 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,981 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 May 2016 60,764 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 60,764 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,581 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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BL11 VZG is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL11 VZG, 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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BL11 VZG is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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