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FD12 ECT

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,108 mi
Last recorded211,108 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 ECT
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 211,108 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure very dim (4.7.1 (c) (i))

dpf has some welding repairs due to cleaning

Fail 15 May 2019 211,108 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure very dim (4.7.1 (c) (i))

dpf has some welding repairs due to cleaning

Pass 29 May 2018 173,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 138,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 May 2016 102,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,212 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,384 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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FD12 ECT is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FD12 ECT, 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 FD12 ECT registered?

FD12 ECT is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is FD12 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 ECT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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