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MK10 ZTE

2010 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Exeo100,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 ZTE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,821 miles

Both floor-pan underside plastic covers broken at front.

Both rear flexi-brake hoses cracking and would recommend replacement.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Nearside Front Tyre worn almost bald on both edges. Recommend replacement.

Nearside N//S steering track rod has slight play.

Offside Front Driver's door window not working.

Passenger door damaged and driver's door has 'dropped'.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test and vehicle will not allow full engine rpm. OK.

Bonnet catch and safety catch require maintenance.

Fail 14 Jan 2023 104,810 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both floor-pan underside plastic covers broken at front.

Both rear flexi-brake hoses cracking and would recommend replacement.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Front Both front tyres appear 'soft' and TPMS warning on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn almost bald on both edges. Recommend replacement.

Nearside N//S steering track rod has slight play.

Offside Front Driver's door window not working.

Passenger door damaged and driver's door has 'dropped'.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test and vehicle will not allow full engine rpm. OK.

Windscreen washer aim poor and some jets blocked.

Bonnet catch and safety catch require maintenance.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,220 miles

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

nearside front steering track rod has slight play

tpms light on indicating a low pressure

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel damaged

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Front wheel damaged

nearside body damage

Fail 13 Jan 2020 88,771 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Front wheel damaged

nearside body damage

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp indicates a fault

Pass 31 Dec 2018 82,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,733 miles

Both front tyres have wear to inner edges

Emissions too clean to be measured

NS body damage

OSF tyre has damage to inner wall.

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,984 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 38,890 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres starting to step

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,437 miles

front brake pads 50% worn.wheels marked

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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MK10 ZTE is a 2010 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 100,099 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 MK10 ZTE, 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 16 years old, this Seat Exeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK10 ZTE registered?

MK10 ZTE is a 2010 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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