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FD62 XTC

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,497 mi
Last recorded180,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 180,497 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2025 166,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 166,488 miles

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm front both inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 147,290 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,077 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 113,077 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,932 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 112,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,402 miles

Plastic trays fitted under vehicle covering some components.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Possible loose connection on position lamp. Was not working but then came on and stayed on.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,044 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,883 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,823 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,168 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 XTC is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

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

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