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RV12 YBH

2012 Seat Exeo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YBH
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 16 Mar 2026 94,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 13 Mar 2025 89,097 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 89,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,438 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated By EGR Valve

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp Unit Damaged But Still Working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,787 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated by egr valve (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,497 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,651 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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RV12 YBH is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Red 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 RV12 YBH, 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 RV12 YBH registered?

RV12 YBH is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is RV12 YBH safe to buy?

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