2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 SEAT Exeo MOT pass rate and common faults

467 MOT tests in 2024. 66.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time66.6%
Failed or needed repairs33.4%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    32 marked dangerous
  3. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated3.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.7%
  2. Brakes12.2%
  3. Suspension11.6%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Steering4.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated6.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 SEAT Exeo?

In 2024, 66.6% of 2013 SEAT Exeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 467 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 SEAT Exeo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 SEAT Exeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).