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LS12 KGN

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

199,938 mi
Last recorded199,938 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 KGN
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 199,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 185,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 173,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 168,796 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 165,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 141,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 120,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 101,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 101,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 83,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,184 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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LS12 KGN 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 91.7%.

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 LS12 KGN, 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 LS12 KGN registered?

LS12 KGN is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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