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BN61 DXU

2011 Seat Exeo

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

207,820 mi
Last recorded207,820 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DXU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 207,820 miles

Baffles in rear box loose

Front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2024 204,488 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 185,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 185,139 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 168,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 168,031 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both are worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner arm bushes deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner arm bushes deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm inner bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both are worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner arm bushes deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner arm bushes deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm inner bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides have worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,300 miles

splits on inner sidewalls both rears and offside front.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 127,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has splits on sidewall.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,559 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 106,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,589 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,455 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 67,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN61 DXU is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Brown 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 BN61 DXU, 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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What year was BN61 DXU registered?

BN61 DXU is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is BN61 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 DXU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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