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FD13 XAU

2013 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,105 mi
Last recorded149,105 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 XAU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 149,105 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front upper arm bushes worn (all arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 138,867 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 138,865 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre clamp needs tightening (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 129,105 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 129,105 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,303 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 105,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,044 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,438 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 12 Jun 2018 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front 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

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

undertray broken

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 XAU is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

FD13 XAU is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FD13 XAU safe to buy?

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