2011 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · PX11 UED

The 2011 SEAT EXEO failed its most recent MOT on 2026-05-22 at 85,384 miles, with multiple serious defects recorded—including a non-functional registration plate lamp, SRS warning lamp activation, excessively binding offside rear brake, worn/pitted offside rear brake disc, and play in the nearside steering rack inner joint. These are all safety-critical failures. This is the third MOT failure since 2024, and the second consecutive failure at the same mileage (83,167 miles), where lighting and brake issues first appeared. The binding brake and disc wear in 2026 suggest progressive brake system deterioration, while the steering play indicates increasing suspension/rack wear. The repeated registration plate lamp fault across three MOTs (2024, 2025, 2026) points to a persistent electrical issue, likely a wiring or bulb holder fault. The mileage trend—85,384 miles over ~15 years (5,692 miles/year)—is low for the vehicle’s age. This could indicate light or infrequent use, possibly with extended periods of standing. Low mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can accelerate corrosion or rubber component degradation if the car sits for long stretches without regular use. There’s no direct evidence of hard use, but the brake and steering issues suggest lack of regular maintenance or component fatigue from disuse. The MOT history shows two passed tests (2024 and 2025), but both years also included a failed test at the same mileage—indicating unresolved or recurring faults not rectified before retesting.