2012 SEAT Exeo 2.0L Diesel · VO12 CUH

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in December 2023 at 177,217 miles resulted in a failure for pitted and scored rear brake discs and insufficient washer fluid. While the vehicle passed on the immediate re-test, the failure indicates that components were only addressed once they reached a legal limit, contrasting with the clean records of previous years. At 177,217 miles over 14 years, this SEAT EXEO has been used approximately 12,600 miles per annum. The mileage accumulation shows consistent high-intensity use, particularly between October 2021 (150,145 miles) and December 2023 (177,217 miles), where the vehicle covered over 27,000 miles in just twenty-six months. This high rate of travel places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking system, which explains the accelerated wear observed on the rear discs noted in the latest MOT entry. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system and suspension geometry. The recorded pitting and scoring on the discs suggest either prolonged exposure to moisture or corrosive road salts, which can lead to seized caliper pistons or uneven pad wear. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the control arm bushings for play and the coil springs for fractures is essential, as these components frequently reach their fatigue limit at this interval. No structural corrosion was flagged in the history, but the high mileage warrants a close look at the subframe and exhaust mounting points.