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Y222 SMD

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,605 mi
Last recorded101,605 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 SMD
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 97,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 96,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,232 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 85,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn inner shoulder not yet showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner shoulder not yet showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,796 miles

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

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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Y222 SMD is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y222 SMD, 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 Y222 SMD registered?

Y222 SMD is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is Y222 SMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y222 SMD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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