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SP11 XBV

2011 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,247 mi
Last recorded113,247 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 XBV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,247 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 103,783 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 103,716 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,674 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,329 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,514 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,903 miles

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

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

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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SP11 XBV is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP11 XBV, 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 SP11 XBV registered?

SP11 XBV is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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