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FL12 LRO

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,877 mi
Last recorded137,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 LRO
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 137,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 133,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on however not indicating a fault

Fail 30 Jul 2024 133,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on however not indicating a fault

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,517 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,620 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 121,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on due to faulty dash panel. No faults in actual system.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,324 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 117,323 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 101,452 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 97,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,010 miles

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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FL12 LRO is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL12 LRO, 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 FL12 LRO registered?

FL12 LRO is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is FL12 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 LRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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