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YD12 CAO

2012 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,854 mi
Last recorded135,854 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 CAO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2023 135,854 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,951 miles

all 4 discs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,671 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,754 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,140 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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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YD12 CAO is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD12 CAO, 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 YD12 CAO registered?

YD12 CAO is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YD12 CAO safe to buy?

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