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DA62 GCU

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,387 mi
Last recorded112,387 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 GCU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 107,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 95,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,166 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2021 82,166 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,531 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear outer exhaust sheath corroding / separating

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,297 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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DA62 GCU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

DA62 GCU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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