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DN12 TVE

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,279 mi
Last recorded135,279 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 TVE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 135,270 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 116,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,162 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 103,296 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged duck taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2019 81,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 77,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEAR FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT TO OUTER WALL AND CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 69,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 52,540 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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DN12 TVE is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN12 TVE, 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 DN12 TVE registered?

DN12 TVE is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DN12 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 TVE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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