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BK12 XZA

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,043 mi
Last recorded135,043 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XZA
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,043 miles

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

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

Heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 135,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 130,534 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge, splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,113 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge, splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,447 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 64,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cuts

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 52,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cuts

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,061 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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BK12 XZA is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK12 XZA, 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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What year was BK12 XZA registered?

BK12 XZA is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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