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EY12 YSM

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

254,336 mi
Last recorded254,336 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 YSM
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 254,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 233,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 233,868 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 212,583 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 193,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 175,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 159,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 154,543 miles

Centre Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 152,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 121,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside registration plate lamp dim

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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EY12 YSM is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY12 YSM, 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 EY12 YSM registered?

EY12 YSM is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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