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AY13 XAU

2013 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,671 mi
Last recorded147,671 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 XAU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 147,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 134,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 110,164 miles

Emissions not checked with Euro5,visual clear

Pass 19 Feb 2022 93,625 miles

Emissions not checked with Euro 6,visual clear

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,472 miles

Emissions not checked Euro 5 with my emissions tester

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,795 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 52,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,871 miles

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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AY13 XAU is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 AY13 XAU, 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 13 years old, this Seat Exeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY13 XAU registered?

AY13 XAU is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is AY13 XAU safe to buy?

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