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J3 FOV

2010 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Exeo100,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FOV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,132 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,646 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 82,642 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,945 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 77,945 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,238 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 73,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 68,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,846 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,667 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 53,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,062 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,685 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 38,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,928 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,001 miles

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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J3 FOV is a 2010 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 100,099 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 J3 FOV, 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 16 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J3 FOV registered?

J3 FOV is a 2010 Seat Exeo, first registered on 24 August 2010.

Is J3 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 FOV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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