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AU12 WKL

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,637 mi
Last recorded186,637 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WKL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 186,637 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 165,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 148,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 129,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread depth and devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread depth and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner arm bushed deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner arm bushed deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 104,745 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large stone chip in drivers line of vision plus two other deep chips also within swept area on drivers side (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Very corroded and obviously has been running hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner arm bushed deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner arm bushed deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,331 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Seat Exeo?

Based on 105,166 MOT tests across 8,155 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
8,738
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,618
coil spring broken 698
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 615
position lamp(s) not working 590
Registration plate lamp not working 534
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AU12 WKL is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 90,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Exeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 WKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Exeo typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU12 WKL is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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