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FD12 XUV

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,867 mi
Last recorded165,867 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 165,867 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion some suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2024 161,364 miles

Central Front seat belt is very slow to return

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes split to maximum acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2024 161,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner insecure and fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front seat belt is very slow to return

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes split to maximum acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 151,561 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror case missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Dec 2022 151,428 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror back missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in side wall ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 23 Dec 2021 135,260 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 135,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,577 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 77,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,337 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 54,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XUV 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 71.4%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

FD12 XUV is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is FD12 XUV safe to buy?

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