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VO12 YTD

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YTD
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,813 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 107,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 107,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,750 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT + O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 103,530 miles

rear exhaust corodded

Pass 15 May 2020 99,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 99,804 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,045 miles

offside Rear handbrake performance has lower reading than nearside, it may require adjust or repair

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,426 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps misting up (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,426 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps misting up (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,238 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 49,119 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VO12 YTD is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VO12 YTD, 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 VO12 YTD registered?

VO12 YTD is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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