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FG61 DZL

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,006 mi
Last recorded186,006 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 DZL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 186,006 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 186,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 162,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 142,806 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 142,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,929 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 123,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 99,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FG61 DZL is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

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

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