2012 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · EY12 YSK
2012 SEAT Exeo (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/04/2012. Recorded mileage 160,314 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT EXEO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
EY12 YSK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 160,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Exeo
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EY12 YSK Mileage History
- 07/12/2021156,624 mi
- 09/12/2022160,314 mi+3,690 mi
Average of roughly 3,671 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
EY12 YSK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Exeo (EY12 YSK) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: SEAT EXEO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Blocked Plenum Drains(Serious)
Leaves and debris block the drainage holes under the battery, leading to water entering the cabin and damaging electronics.
- Multitronic CVT Failure(Serious)
The CVT automatic gearbox (Multitronic) can be unreliable if the fluid wasn't changed every 38k miles.
- 1.8 TFSI Excessive Oil Consumption(Moderate)
The 1.8 TFSI engine is known for burning oil between services, a widespread issue across VW Group's EA888 Gen 2 engines. Can lead to catalyst damage if ignored.
- 2.0 TDI Flywheel and EGR Issues(Moderate)
The 2.0 TDI engine is prone to dual-mass flywheel failure and EGR valve carbon clogging, especially on cars used for short trips or city driving.
- Airbag Warning Light Recall(Serious)
SEAT issued a recall for certain Exeo models built between 2009 and 2013 due to a potential airbag deployment fault. The driver's airbag gas generator housing may rupture.
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