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Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI reliable? We analysed 1,220 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,220 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.9%
Typical Mileage
133,592mi
Annual Mileage
9,895mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI.

Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,304 mi/yr
Typical
9,895 mi/yr
Average
10,317 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,765 mi/yr

Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
133,592 mi
75th Percentile
158,228 mi
95th Percentile
200,429 mi
Max Recorded
2,020,171 mi

How Does the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI THIS CAR 78.9% 1,220 133,592 mi — yrs
Seat Ibiza 73.7% 3,964,856 60,259 mi 31 yrs
Seat Leon 78% 3,000,659 70,859 mi 26 yrs
Seat Alhambra 72.5% 690,916 95,606 mi 30 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira Active 70.2% 540 103,406 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI?

The Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% across 1,220 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI owner drives around 9,895 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI reliable?
Based on 1,220 MOT tests, the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI has a 78.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
How many miles does a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI does around 9,895 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.