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EF61 JPY

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 JPY
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 105,425 miles

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

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

Rear back exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,862 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray broken not likely to fall off

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and peeling

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,993 miles

Front both tyres very slightly wearing edges

Front undertray slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,643 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 80,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

offside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,587 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 52,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,884 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,717 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 30,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF61 JPY is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF61 JPY, 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 EF61 JPY registered?

EF61 JPY is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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