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

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Is the Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI reliable? We analysed 768 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 768 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.9%
Typical Mileage
128,233mi
Annual Mileage
9,442mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Exeo SE Tech 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 Tech Cr TDI.

Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Seat Exeo SE Tech 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
6,855 mi/yr
Typical
9,442 mi/yr
Average
10,513 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,210 mi/yr

Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
128,233 mi
75th Percentile
159,799 mi
95th Percentile
214,669 mi
Max Recorded
679,797 mi

How Does the Seat Exeo SE Tech 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 Tech Cr TDI THIS CAR 79.9% 768 128,233 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
Ducati Monster Plus 91.9% 680 4,650 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI?

The Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.9% across 768 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI owner drives around 9,442 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 Tech Cr TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI reliable?
Based on 768 MOT tests, the Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI has a 79.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI does around 9,442 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Exeo SE Tech Cr TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Exeo SE Tech 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.