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OU62 YZE

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 YZE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 149,503 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 144,227 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,524 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,569 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,396 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated, not blowing at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2017 109,572 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated, not blowing at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,074 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated not blowing at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2016 97,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust deteriorated not blowing at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,372 miles

Small Chip In Windscreen

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 YZE is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

OU62 YZE is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is OU62 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU62 YZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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