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OU61 YXX

2011 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,644 mi
Last recorded191,644 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 YXX
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 191,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 186,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Sep 2024 186,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 178,946 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box outer skin corroded

center stop not working

Fail 22 Sep 2023 178,946 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box outer skin corroded

center stop not working

Pass 27 Sep 2022 172,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres starting to crack on side walls

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Sep 2021 170,824 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

off side rear tyre starting to wear on edge and starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2020 170,041 miles

both rear and off side front tyres starting to crack

slight play in near side ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2019 167,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 167,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 161,189 miles

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2017 148,254 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 148,254 miles

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

Stop lamp not working mid (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,235 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 134,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,162 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,768 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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OU61 YXX is a 2011 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OU61 YXX, 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 OU61 YXX registered?

OU61 YXX is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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