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FD12 EDF

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,862 mi
Last recorded235,862 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 235,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 218,756 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 195,630 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspect play in both front steering arms

Pass 6 Jun 2019 168,398 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2018 151,439 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 151,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,725 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,631 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 EDF is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

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

Is FD12 EDF safe to buy?

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