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NJ62 YKA

2012 Seat Exeo

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 YKA
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,765 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 84,765 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak egr pipe spilt (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,101 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 83,101 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front suspension collapsed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,104 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,437 miles

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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NJ62 YKA is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NJ62 YKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ62 YKA registered?

NJ62 YKA is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is NJ62 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 YKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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