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KN12 DTY

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,110 mi
Last recorded156,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 DTY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 156,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 156,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 133,201 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 133,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 90,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 83,852 miles

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

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

emissions too low to read

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above 1.6mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on outer section(225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,793 miles

Emissions to low to read

Exhaust rear silencer coroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 74,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to low to read

Exhaust rear silencer coroded

Pass 7 May 2019 66,209 miles

Emissions to low to read

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 60,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres thread low edges bald and nsf tyre cut ply showind

Pass 10 May 2016 44,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,310 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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KN12 DTY is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN12 DTY, 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 KN12 DTY registered?

KN12 DTY is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is KN12 DTY safe to buy?

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