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FD12 YZO

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,831 mi
Last recorded175,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 175,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2025 162,591 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 162,316 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,386 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 134,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,902 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,132 miles

rear brake pads and brake discs worn slight noise from near side rear brake

Pass 23 May 2019 92,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 67,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,180 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Emissions reading zero

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,180 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Catch missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Emissions reading zero

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,364 miles

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

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

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

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 YZO is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

FD12 YZO is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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