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YF61 YXM

2012 Seat Exeo

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,938 mi
Last recorded248,938 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YXM
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 248,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 248,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 125,716 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 125,716 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,233 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YXM is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YXM, 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 YF61 YXM registered?

YF61 YXM is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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