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FV12 HFG

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,809 mi
Last recorded137,809 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HFG
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,809 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 137,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 127,345 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 127,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 117,569 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective certre sleeve split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,604 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 81,603 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,758 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 70,758 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 70,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,755 miles

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

under tray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2019 58,755 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light i illuminated

under tray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,401 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,715 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,073 miles

All four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 May 2015 31,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FV12 HFG is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV12 HFG, 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 FV12 HFG registered?

FV12 HFG is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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