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BV13 OVH

2013 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,173 mi
Last recorded151,173 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 OVH
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 151,173 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 151,173 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 142,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,788 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 138,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,906 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 121,480 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 121,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 117,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 112,796 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 105,355 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and engine bay area

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,295 miles

Emissions test not carried out (Diesel Smoke Test); Too clean to register a reading.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,687 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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BV13 OVH is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BV13 OVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 OVH registered?

BV13 OVH is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is BV13 OVH safe to buy?

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