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SB11 XMK

2011 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,493 mi
Last recorded149,493 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 XMK
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 149,493 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 149,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Upper Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 125,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,094 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,925 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 102,922 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,793 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,295 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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SB11 XMK is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XMK, 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 SB11 XMK registered?

SB11 XMK is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is SB11 XMK safe to buy?

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