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FH12 VDP

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VDP
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 106,253 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 106,217 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 84,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,679 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,719 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,279 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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FH12 VDP is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH12 VDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH12 VDP?

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What year was FH12 VDP registered?

FH12 VDP is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is FH12 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 VDP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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