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OV62 TXA

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,918 mi
Last recorded151,918 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 TXA
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,918 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,522 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 112,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,777 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,823 miles

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

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

oil level low

steering feels rough slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2017 51,578 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

oil level low

steering feels rough slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,784 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 37,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 26,404 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 26,376 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced N.S dip beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced N.S. main beam (1.7.5a)

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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OV62 TXA is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV62 TXA, 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 OV62 TXA registered?

OV62 TXA is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is OV62 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 TXA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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