SEAT EXEO MOT pass rate
72.6% of 7,100 SEAT EXEO MOT tests pass.
The EXEO passes 72.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SEAT models (80.3%).
The SEAT EXEO passes 72.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 72.2% at 10–15 years compared with 78.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 72.2% | 6,704 | 134,893 miles |
| 15+ years | 78.3% | 396 | 141,184 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT EXEO
The most common reason the SEAT EXEO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 41.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively deteriorated".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 41.6% | Excessively deteriorated |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 38.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 28.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 15.7% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 7.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | Fixing missing |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 73.9% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 82.8% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 88.4% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 91.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.9% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 83.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT EXEO?
- 72.6% of SEAT EXEO MOT tests pass, based on 7,100 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT EXEO?
- The most common reason the SEAT EXEO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 41.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively deteriorated".
- Does this show the SEAT EXEO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.