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MF61 HXL

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 HXL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing arch corroded

Rear suspension component's corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 91,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing arch corroded

Rear suspension component's corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,842 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 90,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 89,177 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 89,177 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 79,959 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,550 miles

exhaust back box skin corroded

general underbody wear

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 64,550 miles

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

exhaust back box skin corroded

general underbody wear

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 58,002 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,383 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,800 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 41,800 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,037 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,931 miles

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

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

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

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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MF61 HXL is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF61 HXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF61 HXL registered?

MF61 HXL is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MF61 HXL safe to buy?

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