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CP61 OYZ

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 OYZ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 159,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2025 142,551 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2024 138,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2024 138,121 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2023 133,060 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on insides edge

Fail 6 Jun 2023 133,051 miles

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))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on insides edge

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08 at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08 at test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 129,871 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb holder not staying in mounting (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08 at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08 at test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,932 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 116,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 95,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 95,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,874 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,015 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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CP61 OYZ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP61 OYZ, 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 CP61 OYZ registered?

CP61 OYZ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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