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FD11 ZGU

2011 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,297 mi
Last recorded189,297 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 ZGU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 189,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 189,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 173,810 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 173,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 162,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 162,881 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 149,154 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 149,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 140,549 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 140,515 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder and air freshener (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,292 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,937 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,439 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,439 miles

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

Offside 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)

Rear 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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FD11 ZGU is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD11 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

FD11 ZGU is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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