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NL61 YZE

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,452 mi
Last recorded64,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 YZE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,842 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 62,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 60,646 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,325 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 58,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,386 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 54,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 47,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,015 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 36,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,165 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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NL61 YZE is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL61 YZE, 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 NL61 YZE registered?

NL61 YZE is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NL61 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 YZE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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