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KY61 VXA

2011 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,858 mi
Last recorded167,858 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 167,858 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 153,017 miles

Body component slightly loose under body cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

central exhaust clamp slightly cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2024 152,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Body component slightly loose under body cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

central exhaust clamp slightly cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2023 137,741 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,645 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 124,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 111,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,027 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 93,026 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,165 miles

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

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

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

slight pin/hole o/s front outer drive boot

Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,153 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

o/s front position lamp only function by 50%

slight pin/hole o/s front outer drive boot

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,518 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,466 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 40,343 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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KY61 VXA is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY61 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

KY61 VXA is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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