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FD11 BJV

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 BJV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 159,539 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing all (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 154,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 132,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 118,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension bushes cracking no movement front upper n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,309 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 94,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,419 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side ()

emissions not met due to manufacture rev limiter

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,720 miles

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

chunk from n/s/f sidewall but not to cords

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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FD11 BJV is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD11 BJV, 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 FD11 BJV registered?

FD11 BJV is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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