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YR12 RFK

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RFK
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 113,152 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 113,152 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,982 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 105,979 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,969 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,927 miles

Exhaust mounting defective joining collar broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,175 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre joiner cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre joiner cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2019 78,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 78,598 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 63,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 48,164 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 33,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,498 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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YR12 RFK is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR12 RFK, 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 YR12 RFK registered?

YR12 RFK is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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