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VN61 DZU

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,628 mi
Last recorded155,628 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 DZU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 155,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 147,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,159 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,645 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,021 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,133 miles

emissions too clean to read

Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

emissions too clean to read

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,543 miles

Both front discs pitted

Both rear discs pitted

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,831 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,677 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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VN61 DZU is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN61 DZU, 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 VN61 DZU registered?

VN61 DZU is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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