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NX12 VJU

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,462 mi
Last recorded154,462 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VJU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 154,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 144,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,137 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,265 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2021 120,265 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,358 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,348 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,348 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 / 45 / 17 (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))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Dec 2017 81,589 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,265 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 70,263 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,007 miles

rear pads wearing thin discs corroded.

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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NX12 VJU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX12 VJU, 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 NX12 VJU registered?

NX12 VJU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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