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FD12 XVC

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,278 mi
Last recorded194,278 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XVC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 194,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 194,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 193,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 184,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear wrong rotation

Fail 20 Jun 2017 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wrong rotation

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 65,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 65,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD12 XVC is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver 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 XVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD12 XVC registered?

FD12 XVC is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FD12 XVC safe to buy?

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