SEAT Exeo MOT Results

Registered in 2013
73.0% pass rate
from 541 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Exeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.74% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.92% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.74% fail on Transmission
      • 0.74% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.74% fail on Joints
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.37% fail on Undertray (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wipers
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.37% fail on Washers (81% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.92% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.92% fail on Steering
    • 0.74% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.55% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
  • 0.92% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.74% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • SEAT Exeo (2009 - 2013)
    2.0 TDI surprisingly good to drive. Very economical. Exceptionally solid build. Multitronic auto option from 2011. Good value.

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