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DE10 YFX

2010 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,923 mi
Last recorded148,923 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Exeo100,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 YFX
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 148,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 148,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 119,521 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 113,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect because HID bulb had been fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect because HID bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 113,605 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs / kit fitted ns and os (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect partly bloomed (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake Brake efficiency 19% NS rear lazy

Rear Brake back plates corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

exhaust box wrap / cover deteriorated

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,678 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,823 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer showing some heavy deterioration

Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,150 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at low pedal pressure (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 72,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 51,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,980 miles

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

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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DE10 YFX is a 2010 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 100,099 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 DE10 YFX, 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 16 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE10 YFX registered?

DE10 YFX is a 2010 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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