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DV12 NRE

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NRE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 169,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Bolt into anti roll bar, Detected under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also rough on lock to lock check (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 168,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also rough on lock to lock check (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 158,885 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 148,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 135,956 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 Aug 2022 135,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 125,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL. Also outer wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 116,657 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 116,657 miles

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

Nearside Number plate light dim

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,157 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 96,157 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR/VOID OF TREAD

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,091 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,081 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 64,927 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 52,464 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,357 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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DV12 NRE is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV12 NRE, 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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DV12 NRE is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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