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OY61 GLJ

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,852 mi
Last recorded171,852 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 GLJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 171,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 160,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 148,424 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 145,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 of (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,364 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,248 miles

exhaust rear silencer is de-laminating

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,460 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,515 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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OY61 GLJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY61 GLJ, 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 OY61 GLJ registered?

OY61 GLJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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