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WU61 OGG

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,834 mi
Last recorded165,834 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 OGG
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 165,834 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty in places . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 149,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 149,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,614 miles

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 131,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor stone chips to windscreen

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,138 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside of steering rack slight play

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust box starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,530 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 107,479 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,617 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,328 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU61 OGG is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU61 OGG, 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 WU61 OGG registered?

WU61 OGG is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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