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FM12 ECT

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ECT
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 78,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 78,681 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess play but not felt at steering wheel ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 78,039 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split in center (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished & split down to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished & split down to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excess play but not felt at steering wheel ()

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

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

Rear parking brake below 16% minimum pass , rear brake pads look as if they have been over heated at some time

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,729 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,169 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,352 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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FM12 ECT is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM12 ECT, 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 FM12 ECT registered?

FM12 ECT is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FM12 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 ECT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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