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KY12 VAV

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,664 mi
Last recorded102,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 VAV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear seatbelts not checked due to obstruction

Fail 25 Jun 2025 102,390 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing x1 each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear seatbelts not checked due to obstruction

Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,283 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,136 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 75,943 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 63,808 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,900 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 40,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VAV is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY12 VAV, 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 KY12 VAV registered?

KY12 VAV is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is KY12 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 VAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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