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DE11 BFF

2011 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 BFF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 155,084 miles

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 154,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 141,926 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 134,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,328 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,008 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,000 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,000 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,759 miles

both n/s tyres low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DE11 BFF is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Grey 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 DE11 BFF, 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 DE11 BFF registered?

DE11 BFF is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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