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KY12 KYU

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,728 mi
Last recorded161,728 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 KYU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 161,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 161,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 150,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,887 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,430 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,766 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 116,766 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,217 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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KY12 KYU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY12 KYU, 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 KY12 KYU registered?

KY12 KYU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is KY12 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 KYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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