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DG13 MZV

2013 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,801 mi
Last recorded189,801 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 MZV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 189,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 189,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 179,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 164,243 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 164,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 151,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 151,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 139,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 139,654 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at calipier (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at calipier (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,944 miles

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

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 25 Mar 2016 50,576 miles

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

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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DG13 MZV is a 2013 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG13 MZV, 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 DG13 MZV registered?

DG13 MZV is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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