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BN61 JHJ

2011 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 JHJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 107,279 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 107,140 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 104,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,735 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 99,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,025 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 97,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,786 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,920 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,756 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,143 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,577 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JHJ is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

BN61 JHJ is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BN61 JHJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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