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WJ61 ZCL

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,794 mi
Last recorded167,794 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ZCL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 167,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside 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 exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 159,935 miles

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

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

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 exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2025 159,935 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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 exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 151,650 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 151,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,041 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,011 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,407 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 115,407 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,022 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 105,022 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,036 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 62,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing slightly

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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WJ61 ZCL 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 70.6%.

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 WJ61 ZCL, 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 WJ61 ZCL registered?

WJ61 ZCL is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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