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LS61 XHP

2012 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,222 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 69,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked along tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked along tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked along tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges of tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked along tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,924 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 54,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,689 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,348 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,301 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 30,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS61 XHP is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS61 XHP, 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 LS61 XHP registered?

LS61 XHP is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is LS61 XHP safe to buy?

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