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FG62 NLR

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,507 mi
Last recorded135,507 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 NLR
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 127,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2023 127,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cut to outer wall [not to cords] ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,608 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 114,608 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 110,530 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,789 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 103,789 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,968 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FG62 NLR is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG62 NLR, 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 FG62 NLR registered?

FG62 NLR is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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