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L444 HRN

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,224 mi
Last recorded156,224 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 HRN
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 156,224 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 148,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 141,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 131,071 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 May 2022 122,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 116,680 miles

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

service light on dash

Fail 27 May 2021 116,680 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

service light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,696 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,696 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,696 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,957 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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 96,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,497 miles

All tyres getting low on treads

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked,( child seat fitted )

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,794 miles

corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,747 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light crack on n/s/f wheel rim inner edge

n/s/f tyre outer wall has light damage

o/s/f tyre has light cuts on inner wall [no exposed cords]

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,494 miles

light crack on n/s/f wheel rim inner edge

n/s/f tyre outer wall has light damage

o/s/f tyre has light cuts on inner wall [no exposed cords]

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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L444 HRN is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L444 HRN, 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 L444 HRN registered?

L444 HRN is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is L444 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 HRN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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