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PF12 HWK

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

245,273 mi
Last recorded245,273 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 HWK
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 245,273 miles

Central Exhaust clamps split due to corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2026 245,273 miles

Central Exhaust clamps split due to corrosion

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 143,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted & damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2024 212,245 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 212,245 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,885 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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 12 Apr 2022 109,408 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2022 109,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 82,688 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 82,688 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,502 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2018 73,502 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2017 62,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 62,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 81,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,400 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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PF12 HWK is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PF12 HWK, 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 PF12 HWK registered?

PF12 HWK is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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