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BL61 EAF

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

256,362 mi
Last recorded256,362 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 EAF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 256,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 242,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 233,145 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 233,126 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 212,439 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 212,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 185,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 159,343 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 151,453 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

multiple stone chips on the windscreen

power steering noisy on turning

under tray damaged on near side

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2016 151,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

multiple stone chips on the windscreen

power steering noisy on turning

under tray damaged on near side

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,943 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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BL61 EAF is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL61 EAF, 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 BL61 EAF registered?

BL61 EAF is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is BL61 EAF safe to buy?

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