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MA12 YEG

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,857 mi
Last recorded179,857 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 YEG
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 179,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 167,435 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 138,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 138,883 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 117,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,114 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 110,114 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 100,889 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 100,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 93,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 87,028 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k=0.08 1/m

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MA12 YEG is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA12 YEG, 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 MA12 YEG registered?

MA12 YEG is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is MA12 YEG safe to buy?

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