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YC12 VCD

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,239 mi
Last recorded139,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VCD
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 139,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 131,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,867 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 123,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 117,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 108,970 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,336 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,146 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 92,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,342 miles

engine under tray damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,342 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine under tray damaged

Pass 7 May 2015 56,500 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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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YC12 VCD is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YC12 VCD, 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 YC12 VCD registered?

YC12 VCD is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YC12 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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