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FP61 VSO

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

233,333 mi
Last recorded233,333 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 VSO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 233,333 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 220,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 209,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 200,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced head lamp bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 199,845 miles

Front Grill missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 199,845 miles

Front Grill missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 189,267 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 189,265 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 171,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 142,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,875 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,776 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure monitor light on

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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FP61 VSO is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP61 VSO, 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 FP61 VSO registered?

FP61 VSO is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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