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OU62 WUB

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,122 mi
Last recorded161,122 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 WUB
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 161,122 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES IN POOR CONDITION.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES.(225-40X18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR BRAKE PADS ABOUT 70% WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 149,710 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY INSECURE,LOOSE SCREW.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OSR TYRE HAS SREW IN INNER SHOULDER ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 148,785 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure FRONT SECTION TO CENTRE SECTION JOINING SLEEVE CLAMP SNAPPED. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NSR & OSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY INSECURE,LOOSE SCREW.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OSR TYRE HAS SREW IN INNER SHOULDER ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 133,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON FACES,& SLIGHTLY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

EXHAUST CLAMP ON MIDDLE TO REAR JOINING SLEEVE SNAPPED,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY INSECURE.(UPPER FIXING.)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD,2MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED POSSIBLE OBSCURING CORROSION.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES.ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 18 May 2023 132,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps TWO BULBS NOT WORKING. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING & SLIGHTLY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

EXHAUST CLAMP ON FRONT TO MIDDLE JOINING SLEEVE SNAPPED,REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF TRACK ROD END RUBBERS PERISHING. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LIGHT SLIGHTLY INSECURE (UPPER)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD,2MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES.(225-40X18Y) (5.2.3 (e))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED POSSIBLE OBSCURING CORROSION.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WORN ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,891 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 99,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 89,290 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 78,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 59,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,720 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 49,690 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre puncture

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,868 miles

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

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

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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OU62 WUB is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OU62 WUB, 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 OU62 WUB registered?

OU62 WUB is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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