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FJ13 VJC

2013 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,632 mi
Last recorded137,632 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VJC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 137,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,013 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 130,013 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 120,778 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 120,778 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 110,498 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,292 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 100,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not holding belt buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,722 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 91,722 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,889 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 82,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,945 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 67,943 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,890 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,704 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FJ13 VJC is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 FJ13 VJC, 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 13 years old, this Seat Exeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ13 VJC registered?

FJ13 VJC is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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