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SJ12 OXM

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,897 mi
Last recorded173,897 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 OXM
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 173,897 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 173,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 161,020 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 152,789 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 152,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,692 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 132,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 144,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 143,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,176 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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SJ12 OXM is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ12 OXM, 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

How do I check the history of SJ12 OXM?

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What year was SJ12 OXM registered?

SJ12 OXM is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SJ12 OXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 OXM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ12 OXM have outstanding finance?

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