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DG12 UUM

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,540 mi
Last recorded137,540 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 137,540 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp broken not likly to come loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,066 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepping on inside edge

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

rear subframe corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Fail 17 Mar 2025 127,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepping on inside edge

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

rear subframe corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,407 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 117,407 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,575 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 102,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,821 miles

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

exhaust boxes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre feathering

Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,085 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,319 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 71,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,737 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,814 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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DG12 UUM is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White 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 DG12 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

DG12 UUM is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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