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KM12 DYF

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,608 mi
Last recorded169,608 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 DYF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 169,608 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 156,078 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 156,078 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,499 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 133,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe loose [leaking gases ] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both n/s o/s [CENTRE] tyres worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear heat shield loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 122,057 miles

Central Exhaust join loose.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 122,057 miles

Central Exhaust join loose.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,109 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 101,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,647 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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KM12 DYF is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM12 DYF, 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 KM12 DYF registered?

KM12 DYF is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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