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VO62 XPU

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,207 mi
Last recorded176,207 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 XPU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 176,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 176,206 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 154,861 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2023 141,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,120 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 128,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre almost fouling a part of the vehicle

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure inner wheel arch broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,504 miles

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

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 XPU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO62 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

VO62 XPU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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