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OY61 KJA

2011 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,330 mi
Last recorded162,330 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 KJA
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 162,330 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 162,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 156,061 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 156,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,460 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 143,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 129,557 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,468 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 114,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,453 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,889 miles

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

back box exhaust outer skin deteriorated (corroded)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,294 miles

Both front tyre valve stems perished

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,345 miles

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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OY61 KJA 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 68.8%.

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 OY61 KJA, 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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OY61 KJA is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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