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DV12 GSZ

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,672 mi
Last recorded100,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 GSZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Feb 2025 92,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,585 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 76,585 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,977 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,929 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,782 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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DV12 GSZ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV12 GSZ, 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 DV12 GSZ registered?

DV12 GSZ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DV12 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 GSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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