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OV12 WWJ

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,161 mi
Last recorded145,161 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 145,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,471 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,172 miles

Headlight washers removed at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 134,896 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 120,952 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,080 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 108,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,466 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 95,466 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,763 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,042 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,591 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,591 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,242 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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OV12 WWJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WWJ, 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 OV12 WWJ registered?

OV12 WWJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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The MOT history for OV12 WWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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