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FD62 XST

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,191 mi
Last recorded159,191 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 159,191 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 159,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing HAS 3 WHEEL BOLTS MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 151,249 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 151,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 146,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 134,717 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes deteriorating on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes badly deteriorated and require attention soon. Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monoiritng system indicates loss of pressure in one or more tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 134,716 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes deteriorating on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes badly deteriorated and require attention soon. Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monoiritng system indicates loss of pressure in one or more tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs have lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 126,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs have lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,884 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,551 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 83,980 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,841 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 19,666 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

n/s/f tyre has damage to curb wall

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 XST is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XST, 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 XST registered?

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

Is FD62 XST safe to buy?

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