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KN12 DSU

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 DSU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,852 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 80,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 54,412 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper forward suspension arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper forward suspension arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,326 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,877 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,246 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,315 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear pads getting low

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 23,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 22,561 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 22,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,942 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

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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KN12 DSU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN12 DSU, 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 KN12 DSU registered?

KN12 DSU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is KN12 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 DSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN12 DSU have outstanding finance?

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