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SG11 BFZ

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,111 mi
Last recorded180,111 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 BFZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 180,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 179,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 168,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 157,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 157,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 136,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 130,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 124,137 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,149 miles

Central Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,157 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 86,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,463 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,637 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 53,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front wiper blades worn.

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,234 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs surfaces

slight damage to nearside rear light cluster lens

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,332 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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SG11 BFZ is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black 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 SG11 BFZ, 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 SG11 BFZ registered?

SG11 BFZ is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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