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FE12 OPS

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OPS
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 122,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,996 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,735 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,183 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension link arm inner bush starting to split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper suspension link arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 35,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE12 OPS is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE12 OPS, 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 FE12 OPS registered?

FE12 OPS is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FE12 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 OPS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE12 OPS have outstanding finance?

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