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GU12 XPK

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,558 mi
Last recorded160,558 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XPK
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 160,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 148,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; Bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 137,788 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 126,686 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,151 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,929 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 90,911 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken.

smoke level not detected during emissions test.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,977 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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GU12 XPK is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GU12 XPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 XPK registered?

GU12 XPK is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GU12 XPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 XPK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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