2010 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · DG60 UEC

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status with a maintenance trend showing persistent structural concerns and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 151,539 miles, this followed a failure just days prior due to an insecure exhaust system and worn tyres. The record indicates a reactive approach to repairs where faults are addressed only to pass the MOT, rather than through preventative maintenance of the chassis and suspension components. At 151,539 miles over 16 years, the SEAT has averaged approximately 9,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent travel, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between the October 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,000 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This steady mileage places significant wear on rubber components and accelerates the ongoing corrosion issues noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sub-frame. The tester has flagged recurring corrosion on the rear sub-frame, inner sills, and suspension mountings since at least 2023. While these were previously described as not seriously weakened, the presence of rust in multiple mounting areas suggests a progressive degradation of the structural integrity. The steering rack inner joints also showed noted play in both 2023 and 2024, which should be checked for excessive movement that could affect steering precision. The suspension system requires close attention due to repeated failures. The anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends have appeared as recurring faults, indicating that the bushings and joints are failing frequently. Furthermore, the coolant leak reported in 2024 necessitates a pressure test to ensure the cooling system has been properly sealed to prevent overheating. Given the recent failure for tyres worn to the legal limit, the previous owner likely operated the vehicle with minimal consumable upkeep until the MOT forced action.