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FD62 XSJ

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,313 mi
Last recorded176,313 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 XSJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 176,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 161,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,207 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 136,214 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,408 miles

exhaust back box corroding

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Fail 8 Jan 2022 125,408 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 9 Jan 2021 115,332 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 106,436 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2019 71,512 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,582 miles

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 XSJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

FD62 XSJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is FD62 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 XSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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