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Y40 CSY

2011 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,575 mi
Last recorded170,575 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 CSY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 170,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 164,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded in areas

Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 157,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 151,630 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 151,630 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 144,874 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 129,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 122,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriating

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 122,664 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriating

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 104,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 82,823 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 82,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 47,399 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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Y40 CSY is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y40 CSY, 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 Y40 CSY registered?

Y40 CSY is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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