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PY61 BYU

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,357 mi
Last recorded149,357 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BYU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 149,357 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 142,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 134,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 130,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 130,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 121,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,473 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,208 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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PY61 BYU is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY61 BYU, 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

How do I check the history of PY61 BYU?

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What year was PY61 BYU registered?

PY61 BYU is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is PY61 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 BYU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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