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FD62 RNZ

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,258 mi
Last recorded166,258 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 166,258 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2025 166,258 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2024 153,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 136,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,118 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 120,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 107,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 106,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 106,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 105,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,479 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 94,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,369 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

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 RNZ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RNZ, 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

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What year was FD62 RNZ registered?

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

Is FD62 RNZ safe to buy?

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