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DK12 TPO

2012 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,358 mi
Last recorded166,358 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2025 166,358 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Uppers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 152,701 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 138,542 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main biggest arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,818 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,063 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,742 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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DK12 TPO is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK12 TPO, 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

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What year was DK12 TPO registered?

DK12 TPO is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 TPO safe to buy?

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