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DE13 XJG

2013 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,771 mi
Last recorded151,771 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 XJG
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 151,771 miles

Brake pad warning on display. Wires not connected

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Bumper and grill damaged. Front wings corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose, broken mount

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate outer handle not working. Access opened from inside latch

Fail 30 Mar 2026 151,771 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning on display. Wires not connected

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Bumper and grill damaged. Front wings corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose, broken mount

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate outer handle not working. Access opened from inside latch

Pass 1 Apr 2025 141,284 miles

Brake pad warning on display

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 141,284 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning on display

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 131,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,668 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 86,553 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,051 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DE13 XJG is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Red 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 DE13 XJG, 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 DE13 XJG registered?

DE13 XJG is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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