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N18 LRT

2013 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

219,034 mi
Last recorded219,034 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Exeo86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 LRT
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 219,034 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (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 3 Jul 2025 123,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 212,411 miles

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

varios componts corrded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads crumbling (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 116,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads crumbling (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 207,102 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 207,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 204,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 204,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 101,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 202,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge/shoulder cracking/perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge/shoulder cracking/perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,440 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 199,744 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Jan 2021 199,744 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended center rear (7.1.2 (c))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,181 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 197,702 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 193,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 187,679 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 187,679 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,953 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 38,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 181,835 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 174,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 159,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 123,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 123,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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N18 LRT is a 2013 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2013 Seat Exeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 N18 LRT, 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 13 years old, this Seat Exeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N18 LRT registered?

N18 LRT is a 2013 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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