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SA61 TVC

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,643 mi
Last recorded170,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 TVC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 170,643 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both side rear (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield loos

Fail 17 Jan 2024 170,643 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both side rear (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield loos

Pass 16 Jan 2023 161,268 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 145,489 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 14 Jan 2022 145,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,693 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Dec 2019 123,737 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 123,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 121,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,451 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 108,047 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,868 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,483 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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SA61 TVC is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA61 TVC, 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 SA61 TVC registered?

SA61 TVC is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SA61 TVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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