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LFZ 7220

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,188 mi
Last recorded196,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 7220
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 196,188 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 189,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 189,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 185,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 185,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 176,686 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 166,282 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 166,238 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 166,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,767 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 137,755 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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LFZ 7220 is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LFZ 7220, 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

How do I check the history of LFZ 7220?

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What year was LFZ 7220 registered?

LFZ 7220 is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is LFZ 7220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 7220 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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