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DA62 DWM

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,653 mi
Last recorded173,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 DWM
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 173,653 miles

Central heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 161,284 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 145,596 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 145,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,020 miles

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

No Acceleration Detected

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 138,020 miles

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

No Acceleration Detected

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 122,785 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS-OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 122,785 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS-OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,536 miles

No Acceleration detected

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

No Acceleration detected

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,689 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODING

Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,689 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODING

Pass 29 May 2018 88,203 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 18 92Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,357 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall slight damage

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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DA62 DWM is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black 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 DA62 DWM, 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 DA62 DWM registered?

DA62 DWM is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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