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FY61 VVE

2011 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,406 mi
Last recorded193,406 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 VVE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 193,406 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 193,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 187,506 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to register with test equipment

Fail 19 Nov 2024 187,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions too low to register with test equipment

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 182,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2022 176,901 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to register with test equipment

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 172,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 170,457 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 167,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 164,258 miles

Front Brake discs corroded inner surface

Front Tyres dow to 3mm of tread

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 158,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,152 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Oct 2015 100,151 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,058 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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FY61 VVE is a 2011 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY61 VVE, 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 FY61 VVE registered?

FY61 VVE is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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