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MF54 TAR

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

162,177 mi
Last recorded162,177 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 TAR
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 162,177 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 103,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 150,854 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 150,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 141,935 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 132,710 miles

slight imbalance on the front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,651 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear exhaust corrded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 115,140 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,375 miles

front and rear discs and pads corroded

front no plate deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,677 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,121 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,268 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,827 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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MF54 TAR is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 MF54 TAR, 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 MF54 TAR registered?

MF54 TAR is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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