2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 SEAT Exeo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,281 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,281 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated3.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    46 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    47 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.2%
  2. Brakes15.9%
  3. Suspension15.1%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Steering8.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2010 SEAT Exeo?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2010 SEAT Exeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,281 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 SEAT Exeo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 SEAT Exeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).