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OV12 EEA

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 EEA
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,125 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 83,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 70,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,194 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,228 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,016 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 58,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,571 miles

DSM not register smoke test due to rev. limiter

Rear Lower springs not clearly visible for visual inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2018 56,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

DSM not register smoke test due to rev. limiter

Rear Lower springs not clearly visible for visual inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2017 55,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall chipped

Offside door mirror backing cover missing

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,107 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear 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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OV12 EEA is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV12 EEA, 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 OV12 EEA registered?

OV12 EEA is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is OV12 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 EEA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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