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VE61 XXL

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,312 mi
Last recorded148,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XXL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 148,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,956 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 136,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,346 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 130,231 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 130,179 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 130,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 123,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,190 miles

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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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VE61 XXL is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE61 XXL, 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 VE61 XXL?

You can check the full history of VE61 XXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE61 XXL registered?

VE61 XXL is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is VE61 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 XXL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 XXL have outstanding finance?

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