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JA53 CJS

2011 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,321 mi
Last recorded163,321 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Exeo95,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 CJS
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 163,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 152,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 145,535 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Offside door mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 145,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Offside door mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front bumper damaged on corner

Pass 16 Jul 2022 141,335 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working / covered in tape

Fail 6 Jul 2022 141,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dipped beam slightly too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dipped beam slightly too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working / covered in tape

Pass 28 Apr 2021 133,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 129,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Silencer Corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2019 123,333 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 123,328 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light missing advise replacment

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 117,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,043 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Underbody guards fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 74,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 52,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rev limited, smoke meter would not read any readings.

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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JA53 CJS 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 75%.

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 JA53 CJS, 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 JA53 CJS registered?

JA53 CJS is a 2011 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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