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HY12 RZN

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,116 mi
Last recorded153,116 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 RZN
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 153,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside sun visor retaining clip broken but visor secure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,387 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sun visor retainer defective but visor secure

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,289 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Cradle ()

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

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,587 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 113,587 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Under trays, engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,023 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted both outer sills covered

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,131 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,276 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted + sills covered

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,873 miles

Front brake balance requires attention

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,741 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Sills covered

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,161 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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HY12 RZN is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY12 RZN, 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 HY12 RZN registered?

HY12 RZN is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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