SEAT Exeo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
69.1% pass rate
from 1,814 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Exeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on All position lamps (32 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.055% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.055% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Springs
      • 5.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.88% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.055% fail on Pedal
    • 0.055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.88% fail on Wipers (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.055% fail on View to rear
      • 0.055% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.66% fail on Transmission
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
      • 0.055% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.055% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.055% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.055% fail on Undertray
    • 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.055% fail on Power steering
      • 0.055% fail on Operation
  • 0.77% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
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  • SEAT Exeo (2009 - 2013)
    2.0 TDI surprisingly good to drive. Very economical. Exceptionally solid build. Multitronic auto option from 2011. Good value.

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