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FG62 SXH

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,896 mi
Last recorded140,896 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 SXH
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 140,896 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 140,896 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,018 miles

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 134,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,263 miles

Rear back box of exhuast corroded

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2024 133,263 miles

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

Rear back box of exhuast corroded

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2023 127,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,619 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

under-covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2022 118,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

under-covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,437 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,080 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,907 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SXH is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG62 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

FG62 SXH is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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