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HN12 GBV

2012 Seat Exeo

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,050 mi
Last recorded176,050 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 GBV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 176,050 miles

exhaust mid section jointing sleeve clamp corroded

o/s front tyre worn on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper in op

Pass 11 Sep 2024 167,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 167,078 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hoses into calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hoses into calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 159,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s front upper suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear flexi brake hoses are cracking, just ok at time of test

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 159,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared, no repair carried out, light stayed of for duration of the test and a road test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s front upper suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear flexi brake hoses are cracking, just ok at time of test

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 152,663 miles

f/o/s track rod end gaiter perished

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2021 143,425 miles

f/n/s tyre perished + worn inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2020 136,965 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 117,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 109,519 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,098 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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HN12 GBV is a 2012 Seat Exeo in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HN12 GBV, 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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HN12 GBV is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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