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FD62 JAO

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,254 mi
Last recorded217,254 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 JAO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 217,254 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 216,951 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 205,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 196,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 196,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 183,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 164,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 152,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 136,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,587 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,030 miles

engine covers an under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,025 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers an under trays fitted

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 JAO is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD62 JAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD62 JAO?

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What year was FD62 JAO registered?

FD62 JAO is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is FD62 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 JAO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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