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WJ11 FRU

2011 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,336 mi
Last recorded145,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 FRU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 145,336 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery warning lamp is active on dash?

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear & cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 136,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 136,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,408 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 99,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 72,512 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,850 miles

Front top arm splitting both

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake pads low

emmisions to clean

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,850 miles

Front top arm splitting both

Front wipers smearing

Rear brake pads low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emmisions to clean

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,715 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,112 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 32,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,230 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 17,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WJ11 FRU is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ11 FRU, 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 WJ11 FRU registered?

WJ11 FRU is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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