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FH12 YHU

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

127,898 mi
Last recorded127,898 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 YHU
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 127,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 105,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 94,526 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 94,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,172 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 75,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill measured 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 60,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted requires rectification (5.2.2 (c) (i))

lean burn engine. no emissions recorded

Pass 11 May 2018 51,079 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2017 42,269 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 42,267 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 31,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,050 miles

engine undertray broken on nearside, still secure.

offside rear brake noisey (squeaking)

slight noise/vibration from steering wheel when steering is turned.

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 YHU is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey 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 FH12 YHU, 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

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What year was FH12 YHU registered?

FH12 YHU is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FH12 YHU safe to buy?

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