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BV12 LKD

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LKD
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 147,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front (shocker) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing edges

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2024 143,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both head light lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (also slight deterioration) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edge slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear to edges

rear subframe slight corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Jan 2023 135,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (shocker mount ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front(shocker mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe slight corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (also slight deterioration) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edge slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear to edges

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres have slight wear on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on both edges

noise from power steering

rear sub frame corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush part of forward lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush part of forward lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,288 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 62,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,965 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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BV12 LKD is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 LKD, 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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BV12 LKD is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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