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SB11 AUV

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,799 mi
Last recorded179,799 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 AUV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 179,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front arms (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026 179,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front arms (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 179,622 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 170,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminate(pads appear fine)

exhaust clamp corroded through+slightly loose on joint

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.00 1/m

small chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2024 170,533 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminate(pads appear fine)

exhaust clamp corroded through+slightly loose on joint

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.00 1/m

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2023 159,698 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on, pads ok

Center exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Jun 2023 159,684 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on, pads ok

Center exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2022 149,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferule/union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated corroded/rear

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

Pass 1 Jul 2021 139,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jun 2021 139,278 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not possible to see cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 May 2020 131,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,204 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 78,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,182 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 46,816 miles

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

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

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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SB11 AUV is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SB11 AUV, 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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SB11 AUV is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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