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AY12 WHC

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,211 mi
Last recorded151,211 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WHC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 151,211 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 150,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 138,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 85,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,323 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2016 52,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY12 WHC is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY12 WHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 WHC registered?

AY12 WHC is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AY12 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WHC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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