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DE12 FOV

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FOV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 116,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 93,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,430 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,325 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,857 miles

Deep cut in offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 44,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,063 miles

Offside Front damage to osf tyre outer side wall

Pass 1 May 2015 24,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE12 FOV is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DE12 FOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE12 FOV?

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What year was DE12 FOV registered?

DE12 FOV is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is DE12 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FOV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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