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JF55 DEC

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF55 DEC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,664 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,515 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,641 miles

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

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 77,641 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,351 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,413 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,966 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,065 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,330 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,607 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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JF55 DEC is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JF55 DEC, 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 JF55 DEC registered?

JF55 DEC is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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