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FG61 EAW

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,133 mi
Last recorded194,133 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 194,133 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 194,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 168,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2024 168,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 153,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust box corroded at rear

Under trays fitted front to rear & engine cover fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 126,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 113,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades condition/performance

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs getting thin (3.5.1i)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,776 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 52,533 miles

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

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

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 EAW is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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