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FD13 MDE

2013 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 MDE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 168,022 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 162,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,083 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 147,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 134,384 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2022 134,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 122,868 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 122,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,253 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 76,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has split to inner sidewall

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread and saw-tooth wear to inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread and saw-tooth wear to inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FD13 MDE is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 FD13 MDE, 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 13 years old, this Seat Exeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD13 MDE registered?

FD13 MDE is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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