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KN12 ZTR

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,505 mi
Last recorded171,505 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 171,505 miles

both rear shockers slightly damp-

Pass 7 Aug 2024 156,189 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 156,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,559 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,154 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 110,149 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,643 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 68,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 54,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 40,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

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 ZTR 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 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 KN12 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

KN12 ZTR is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KN12 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 ZTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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