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GY11 VFV

2011 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,789 mi
Last recorded182,789 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VFV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 182,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 174,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 164,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 154,203 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front on inner sidewall and rear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 154,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted come away from backing pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front on inner sidewall and rear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 149,362 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 149,360 miles

Fuel tank leaking Leak dropping down from top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 144,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 127,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 108,930 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 108,930 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 91,667 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,713 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,713 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

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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GY11 VFV 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 70.6%.

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 GY11 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY11 VFV registered?

GY11 VFV is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 10 August 2011.

Is GY11 VFV safe to buy?

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