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SE12 USB

2012 Seat Exeo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,508 mi
Last recorded134,508 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 USB
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 134,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 114,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,314 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 109,309 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,377 miles

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

All rear belts not tested due to luggage

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,365 miles

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

Rear EXAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED/SPLITTING

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Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,162 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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SE12 USB is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SE12 USB, 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 SE12 USB registered?

SE12 USB is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is SE12 USB safe to buy?

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