2011 SEAT Exeo · 5,404 MOT tests
2011 SEAT Exeo reliability
2011 SEAT Exeos fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Exeo years (5,404 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Exeos: 33.4%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Exeos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 126,238
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,404
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.9% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Exeo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13%
- Suspension11.8%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Steering3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.13%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Flexible brake hose excessively deteriorated 2.07%
A damaged or chafed brake hose can burst and cause sudden brake loss, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.83%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.66%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (7.96%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (6.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.4%)
Is a 2011 SEAT Exeo reliable?
2011 SEAT Exeos fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Exeo years (5,404 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Exeo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.83% of tests), position lamp not working (3.98% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 SEAT Exeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 SEAT Exeo shows 126,238 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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