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DG12 PFJ

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,926 mi
Last recorded112,926 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 PFJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 112,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,790 miles

BOTH registration plate lights (nearside & offside) dim in operation - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE ATTENTION

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away but not leaking gases

Fail 12 Jul 2024 104,692 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

BOTH registration plate lights (nearside & offside) dim in operation - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE ATTENTION

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away but not leaking gases

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY CLOSE to exposing inner core - advise replacement prior to next inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away in lower section but not leaking gases

Fail 21 Jul 2022 91,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (marked for inspection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY CLOSE to exposing inner core - advise replacement prior to next inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away in lower section but not leaking gases

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (marked for inspection) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose deteriorated & close to exposing inner core at caliper mounting point

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away in lower section but not leaking gases

Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Exposing inner core at caliper mounting point (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (marked for inspection) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose deteriorated & close to exposing inner core at caliper mounting point

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away in lower section but not leaking gases

Pass 2 Apr 2020 76,492 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,540 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,583 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,432 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 53,430 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all others 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,963 miles

Nearside Rear smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear almost smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear cracks on inner side wall almost to cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,993 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DG12 PFJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG12 PFJ, 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 DG12 PFJ registered?

DG12 PFJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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