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FD62 HBC

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,779 mi
Last recorded164,779 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HBC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 164,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 157,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 150,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 150,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 145,594 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2021 141,712 miles

Offside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad ware sensor wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 141,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad ware sensor wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,163 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 123,438 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,345 miles

Front windscreen multiple stone chips but within limits

undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,993 miles

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

undercovers fitted obscuring some components

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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FD62 HBC is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD62 HBC, 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 FD62 HBC registered?

FD62 HBC is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is FD62 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 HBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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