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FD13 VMC

2013 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,021 mi
Last recorded168,021 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 VMC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 168,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Edges and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlight loose at broken lower mount

Fail 7 Jan 2026 168,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Edges and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlight loose at broken lower mount

Pass 2 Jan 2025 165,500 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 165,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 162,823 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 162,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 159,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 156,238 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,928 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 149,963 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 149,963 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 40kgf across axle (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts cords exposed on inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 121,098 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,950 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,093 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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 VMC is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

FD13 VMC is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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