2012 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · OY62 NVC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent MOT in March 2024 at 116,245 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. The history indicates a worsening pattern of component neglect, where the owner only addressed critical defects after failing the official test, as evidenced by the repeated failures regarding tyre integrity and suspension components. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 116,245 miles represents an average usage of approximately 8,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK averages for this age. However, the data shows a period of high activity between March 2022 (101,756 miles) and March 2024 (116,245 miles), where the car covered over 14,000 miles in two years. This surge in mileage, combined with the age of the vehicle, explains the accelerated degradation of rubber components and structural elements noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, specifically checking the nearside front upper arm bush which was flagged in February 2024. The previous failure of a nearside rear coil spring in 2023 suggests the suspension assembly may be under undue stress or aging rapidly. The recurring issues with tyres reaching the legal limit and suffering structural separation, such as the rear tyre lump in 2024, indicate a lack of attention to basic maintenance. Given the last test was conducted over two years ago, the vehicle is now overdue, and the current state of the tyres and rubber bushings must be prioritised before any purchase is considered.