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RO51 XAK

2012 Seat Exeo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,881 mi
Last recorded167,881 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XAK
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 167,881 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,498 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 148,176 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 138,584 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 138,572 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,769 miles

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

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2020 123,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2020 123,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 113,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 101,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 101,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,704 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,488 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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RO51 XAK is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO51 XAK, 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 RO51 XAK registered?

RO51 XAK is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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