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VO62 XOZ

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

278,882 mi
Last recorded278,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 XOZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 278,882 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2022 278,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2021 264,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 255,226 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 255,224 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 227,918 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 227,148 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 192,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 165,683 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 141,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,804 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 113,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,800 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 11,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (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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VO62 XOZ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VO62 XOZ, 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

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What year was VO62 XOZ registered?

VO62 XOZ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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