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VN12 RWU

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,614 mi
Last recorded121,614 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RWU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 121,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,633 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 75,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut/sliced on near rim

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim weld repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,123 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 43,123 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diesel flap intermitten motor sticking

Pass 18 May 2016 38,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to rear seat not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 19 May 2015 28,654 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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VN12 RWU 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 VN12 RWU, 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 VN12 RWU registered?

VN12 RWU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is VN12 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 RWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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