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RF12 FTJ

2012 Seat Exeo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,960 mi
Last recorded164,960 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FTJ
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 164,960 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 163,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,951 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 149,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 128,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 115,273 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

max revs not produced under test conditions

Pass 20 May 2021 102,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unkown timing belt history

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,656 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,369 miles

Cut in front nearside tyre wall

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

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

Rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,905 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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RF12 FTJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF12 FTJ, 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 RF12 FTJ registered?

RF12 FTJ is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is RF12 FTJ safe to buy?

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