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DE61 KBN

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,083 mi
Last recorded98,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 KBN
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,083 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 98,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,636 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 85,943 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,149 miles

front tyres worn / bald inner edges

Fail 16 May 2017 42,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

evidence of possible fluid leak oil on under tray

front tyres worn / bald inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,891 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE61 KBN is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE61 KBN, 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 DE61 KBN registered?

DE61 KBN is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is DE61 KBN safe to buy?

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