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HW12 JLO

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,135 mi
Last recorded130,135 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JLO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 130,134 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,045 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 124,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 105,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 96,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 78,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,418 miles

emissions test carried out, no flow detected in smoke meter. results printout unavailable.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,405 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HW12 JLO is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW12 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW12 JLO registered?

HW12 JLO is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is HW12 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 JLO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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