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YF61 XMC

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,277 mi
Last recorded115,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 XMC
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 104,704 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 99,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,230 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,747 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 66,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,442 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,831 miles

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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YF61 XMC is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 YF61 XMC, 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 YF61 XMC registered?

YF61 XMC is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is YF61 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 XMC 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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