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KY61 BYJ

2011 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,675 mi
Last recorded110,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,218 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,295 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,652 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms rear bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 76,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in side wall and out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms rear bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres getting low on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,615 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arm inner mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,978 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside and Nearside front (front) upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,987 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing very low on inside edge

Fail 24 Nov 2017 59,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing very low on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,852 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,970 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage to both front tyre sidewalls & n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 35,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage to both front tyre sidewalls & n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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KY61 BYJ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY61 BYJ, 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 KY61 BYJ registered?

KY61 BYJ is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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