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FG61 DZF

2011 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

257,499 mi
Last recorded257,499 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 DZF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 257,499 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 257,494 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 254,072 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 254,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 246,836 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 223,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 206,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 202,464 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin ns & os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 202,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin ns & os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 194,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 186,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 172,293 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 172,283 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,910 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 143,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,097 miles

offside front inner wing cover broken

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,581 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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FG61 DZF is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Grey 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 FG61 DZF, 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 FG61 DZF registered?

FG61 DZF is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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