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NL12 RGX

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,449 mi
Last recorded120,449 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 RGX
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 120,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 111,850 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (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))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,930 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 96,930 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,955 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,015 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,701 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 85,701 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,877 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,877 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,148 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle under trays obscuring engine, steering and suspension componants

Corrosion on subeframes and suspension componants

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to sidewall but no exposed cords are showing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system is seriously corroded but not leaking or loose at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,629 miles

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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NL12 RGX is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL12 RGX, 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 NL12 RGX registered?

NL12 RGX is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for NL12 RGX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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