SEAT Exeo MOT Results
Registered in 201169.1% pass rate
from 1,814 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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8.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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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
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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)
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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)
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0.33% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.33% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.33% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.28% fail on
Direction indicators
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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0.28% fail on
Flashing type
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.055% fail on Horn
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0.11% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.055% fail on Rear reflectors
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3.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
(39% worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Suspension
(26% better than other 2011 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Springs
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5.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.9% fail on Coil spring
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5.9% fail on
Coil springs
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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
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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)
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0.055% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.055% fail on Suspension rod
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0.055% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.055% fail on Ball joint
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5.9% fail on
Springs
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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)
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4.5% fail on
Brakes
(34% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
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0.88% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.44% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.44% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.44% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.28% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.28% fail on
Rbt
- 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.3% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
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0.99% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.99% fail on Brake discs
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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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
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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)
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0.055% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.055% fail on Pedal
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0.055% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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2.4% fail on
Brake performance
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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
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0.055% fail on
View to rear
- 0.055% fail on Mirrors
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2.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.66% fail on
Transmission
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0.61% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.61% fail on Joints
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0.055% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.055% fail on Joints
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0.61% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.61% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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0.11% fail on
Body
- 0.11% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seats
- 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.66% fail on
Transmission
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2.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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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
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1.3% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.055% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.055% fail on Undertray
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0.055% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.055% fail on Engine oil leaks
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.8% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.17% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.17% fail on Steering rack
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0.055% fail on
Power steering
- 0.055% fail on Operation
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.77% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.39% fail on Condition
- 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
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0.44% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.44% fail on Registration plates
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
- 0.055% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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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.