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HV12 VSE

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,494 mi
Last recorded116,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VSE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 116,494 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2025 112,499 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2024 110,900 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,106 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 5 Jul 2023 110,106 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,534 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 104,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,000 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,000 miles

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 20 Mar 2018 86,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,865 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HV12 VSE is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV12 VSE, 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 HV12 VSE registered?

HV12 VSE is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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