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SEAT Exeo MOT Results

Registered in 2010
67.6% pass rate
from 1,638 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Exeo is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Springs
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.061% fail on Mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.061% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.55% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.061% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.061% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.061% fail on Horn
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Noise suppression (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Undertray (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.061% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.061% fail on Other components
        • 0.061% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.061% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.061% fail on Power steering
      • 0.061% fail on Other components
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.061% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.061% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.061% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
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