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FG61 DZJ

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,237 mi
Last recorded204,237 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 DZJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 204,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 186,880 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 186,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 168,414 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 168,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,278 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,013 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,920 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3M (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3M (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2M (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 135,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3M (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3M (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2M (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,852 miles

Both sunvisor clips broken.

Underbody covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 124,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,702 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,485 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,574 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 DZJ is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG61 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

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

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