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BV12 LKE

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,500 mi
Last recorded157,500 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LKE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 157,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 156,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 156,772 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 151,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 143,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe join - clamp badly corroded.(rear exhaust also badly deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/sticker ()

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 143,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe join - clamp badly corroded.(rear exhaust also badly deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/sticker ()

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 135,242 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 135,242 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,529 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 125,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,381 miles

brake pad warning light on but all pads good.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 105,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LKE is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV12 LKE, 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 LKE is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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