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SP62 WZB

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WZB
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes at both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 134,051 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes at both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 131,139 miles

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides - deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,958 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four arms - inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 120,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm - outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four arms - inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertray not fully secured

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,288 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 112,279 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 103,291 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Fail 17 Sep 2021 103,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover slightly insecure

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

brake pad low warning light illuminated but brake pad visual check all appear good

rear brake discs slightly corroded

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2020 95,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords also 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dipstick not located correctly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front cracked (5.2.3 (j))

brake pad low warning light illuminated but brake pad visual check all appear good

rear brake discs slightly corroded

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,056 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,436 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,956 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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SP62 WZB is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP62 WZB, 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 SP62 WZB registered?

SP62 WZB is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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