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NA12 XLK

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 XLK
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 94,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working washer fluid bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer fluid bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,249 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both Front Tyres Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 88,249 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both Front Tyres Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,728 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 86,714 miles

Exhaust system insecure joint sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,321 miles

Rear outer skin of back box corroded

TMPS light on

Fail 3 Dec 2021 85,321 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear outer skin of back box corroded

TMPS light on

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 63,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 46,772 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 6,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 4,889 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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NA12 XLK is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NA12 XLK, 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 NA12 XLK registered?

NA12 XLK is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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