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FD62 XSV

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,066 mi
Last recorded133,066 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 XSV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 133,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 133,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 120,507 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 120,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 83,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,360 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 78,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,609 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 XSV is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV?

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What year was FD62 XSV registered?

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

Is FD62 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 XSV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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