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MJ12 RKY

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

313,075 mi
Last recorded313,075 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 RKY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 313,075 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 290,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 290,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 260,432 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 260,269 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 247,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 234,091 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 214,437 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 185,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 158,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 133,033 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 132,834 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,584 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke machine

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,895 miles

Emmisionbs too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 22 May 2015 79,928 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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MJ12 RKY is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ12 RKY, 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 MJ12 RKY registered?

MJ12 RKY is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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