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Y33 TRL

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 TRL
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 137,885 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS/OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,700 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,803 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 120,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 115,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,761 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 75,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y33 TRL is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y33 TRL, 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 Y33 TRL registered?

Y33 TRL is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is Y33 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 TRL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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