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YP12 VUT

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,995 mi
Last recorded144,995 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VUT
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 144,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 140,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight general age related corrosion at suspension components

Fail 12 Dec 2023 140,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight general age related corrosion at suspension components

Pass 23 Dec 2022 133,565 miles

both front suspension arm ball joints have slight play

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust has a minor leak

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,484 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2020 106,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rubber seat also missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,337 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust securing clamp fractured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,889 miles

advise nearside front shocker

advise rear inner brake pads

Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside front shocker

advise rear inner brake pads

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VUT is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUT, 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 YP12 VUT registered?

YP12 VUT is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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