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GJ12 CWR

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,012 mi
Last recorded125,012 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 CWR
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,501 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 116,501 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2023 97,066 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,511 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,181 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GJ12 CWR is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ12 CWR, 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 GJ12 CWR registered?

GJ12 CWR is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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