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MK11 OSM

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,877 mi
Last recorded180,877 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 OSM
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 180,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box casing loose

Fail 21 Apr 2026 180,125 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 157,321 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 157,321 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 139,334 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 138,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 109,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner and outer faces of brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perishing and coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexy hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner brake pad close to limit 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 17 May 2023 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexy hose perished and cords showing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc corroding and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner and outer faces of brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perishing and coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexy hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner brake pad close to limit 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 12 May 2022 82,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perishing and coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 62,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 44,358 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 May 2020 44,358 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,130 miles

Front brake discs corroded on outsides

Fail 30 Jan 2019 47,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded on outsides

Nearside front tyre cracked and worn on outside

Offside front tyre cracked and perished on outer tread

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,764 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 43,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,156 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,634 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 20,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,817 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MK11 OSM is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK11 OSM, 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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MK11 OSM is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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