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FM12 GKE

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,464 mi
Last recorded179,464 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GKE
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 179,464 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 179,461 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 176,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 173,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 173,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 170,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 170,916 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 164,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 155,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 146,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 134,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 79,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 66,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FM12 GKE is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black 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 FM12 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

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

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