2010 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · RE10 HHR

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 19 November 2025, but the overall maintenance trend for the front running gear is deteriorating. While the car has consistently passed its annual inspections, there is a persistent and recurring pattern of advisories related to the steering and suspension systems that have remained unaddressed over several years. This suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to mechanical upkeep, where defects are noted by inspectors but not rectified by the owner until they potentially become failures. With a recorded mileage of 116,110 miles over a sixteen year period, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,257 miles per year. This is considered typical usage for a car of this vintage and suggests a consistent history of use rather than prolonged periods of standing. At this mileage, a buyer should expect standard wear on drivetrain components and rubber perishables, though the consistency of the mileage suggests the engine and gearbox have not been subjected to extreme high-mileage stress or excessive urban stop-start cycles. A critical point of concern is the recurring advisory regarding play in the nearside front steering arm inner joint, which has appeared on four consecutive MOT reports since 2022. This indicates a failing component that is likely to require immediate replacement to avoid a future failure or an MOT rejection. During a test drive, the buyer should listen for knocking or clicking sounds when turning the steering wheel at low speeds and feel for any vagueness or instability in the steering response. The recent addition of worn upper suspension arm bushes further confirms that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its effective lifespan. Furthermore, the repeated mention of inner edge tyre wear on the front axle across multiple years strongly suggests a chronic wheel alignment issue. This uneven wear pattern is a symptom of incorrect tracking or camber, which not only prematurely destroys tyres but also increases the load on the steering rack and suspension bushes. The buyer should inspect the current tyre tread for similar uneven wear and verify if the exhaust box corrosion noted in 2022 has been rectified. Given the age of the vehicle, a full review of the service history is essential to ensure that timing belts and fluid intervals have been strictly adhered to.