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SG12 HMV

2012 Seat Exeo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,856 mi
Last recorded199,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Exeo90,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 HMV
MakeSeat
ModelExeo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 199,856 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 198,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 172,272 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 172,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 145,863 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 145,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 122,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 89,536 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 89,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,072 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,388 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,388 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,316 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 32,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,298 miles

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

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

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

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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SG12 HMV is a 2012 Seat Exeo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG12 HMV, 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 SG12 HMV registered?

SG12 HMV is a 2012 Seat Exeo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is SG12 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 HMV shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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