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DK12 TDX

2012 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,097 mi
Last recorded100,097 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TDX
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 100,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 76,101 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,823 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,843 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished on both shoulders 225/45R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r perished on shoulders and a cut exposing cords in one place (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washers .working but looks like there is a problem as its leaking (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,110 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,860 miles

wear on inner edge o/s front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 22,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wear on inner edge o/s front tyre

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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DK12 TDX is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK12 TDX, 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 DK12 TDX registered?

DK12 TDX is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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