Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI reliable? We analysed 1,220 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI.
Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1968cc
- Power
- 143 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 53.3 mpg
- Urban
- 38.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 68.9 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1884
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 139 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- 4
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 24 of 50
Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI THIS CAR | 78.9% | 1,220 | 133,592 mi | — yrs |
| Seat Ibiza | 73.7% | 3,964,856 | 60,259 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Leon | 78% | 3,000,659 | 70,859 mi | 26 yrs |
| Seat Alhambra | 72.5% | 690,916 | 95,606 mi | 30 yrs |
| Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto | 84.6% | 1,048 | 87,354 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Seat Exeo SE Cr TDIShould you buy a used Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI?
The Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% across 1,220 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Seat Exeo SE Cr TDI owner drives around 9,895 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.