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YS11 XGF

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,859 mi
Last recorded168,859 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 XGF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 168,859 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 168,857 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 153,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,833 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,823 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 119,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,272 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 91,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2019 91,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 77,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer side wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 66,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,175 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 37,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre worn lumpy and uneven on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YS11 XGF 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 YS11 XGF, 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 YS11 XGF registered?

YS11 XGF is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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