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EJ12 FRU

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,514 mi
Last recorded186,514 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FRU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2024 186,514 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 150,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 146,116 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,460 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure screws missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,178 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 112,824 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 92,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,871 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 61,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 45,083 miles

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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EJ12 FRU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EJ12 FRU, 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 EJ12 FRU registered?

EJ12 FRU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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