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DG12 PHF

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,196 mi
Last recorded223,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 PHF
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 223,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 223,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking on union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 216,172 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 216,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 206,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 192,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 192,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,091 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 183,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 167,314 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 167,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 150,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 150,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 130,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,575 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PHF is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

DG12 PHF is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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