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YK12 OJB

2012 Seat Exeo

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OJB
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,273 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 94,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 85,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,484 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 69,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 69,431 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DRL inop when heads lamps operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 May 2018 66,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 59,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,516 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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YK12 OJB is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK12 OJB, 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 YK12 OJB registered?

YK12 OJB is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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