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YP12 HGY

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,871 mi
Last recorded159,871 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HGY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 159,871 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 159,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 146,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 139,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 121,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 100,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 85,966 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 68,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2016 68,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips in screen

damage on wheels

wear on brake discs

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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YP12 HGY is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 HGY, 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 YP12 HGY registered?

YP12 HGY is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is YP12 HGY safe to buy?

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