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FV12 HFU

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,634 mi
Last recorded105,634 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HFU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 105,634 miles

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

Front undertrays fitted cant check suspension

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 101,055 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front undertray fitted cant check suspension

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded skin

Fail 22 May 2024 101,048 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front undertray fitted cant check suspension

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded skin

Pass 16 May 2023 97,750 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 16 May 2023 97,740 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 17 May 2022 94,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 19 May 2021 92,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 90,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2019 86,235 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2018 78,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 71,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 63,537 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 55,965 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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FV12 HFU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV12 HFU, 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 FV12 HFU registered?

FV12 HFU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FV12 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 HFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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