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SP61 RTU

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 RTU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 148,414 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Fail 17 Apr 2023 148,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 19 Apr 2022 142,529 miles

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

Nearside Front daylight running light inop

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 142,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front daylight running light inop

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,914 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2016 84,244 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 65,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,959 miles

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

both rear tyres aer wearing on the inner edges of the tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres aer wearing on the inner edges of the tyres

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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SP61 RTU is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP61 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP61 RTU registered?

SP61 RTU is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SP61 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 RTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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