2010 SEAT Exeo · 4,756 MOT tests
2010 SEAT Exeo reliability
2010 SEAT Exeos fail 35.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Exeo years (4,756 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Exeos: 33.4%)
- 35.4%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Exeos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 134,425
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,756
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.2% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Exeo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Suspension11.7%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
- Steering5.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.7%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.57%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Flexible brake hose excessively deteriorated 2.48%
A damaged or chafed brake hose can burst and cause sudden brake loss, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.32%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.47%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (8.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.1%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.3%)
Is a 2010 SEAT Exeo reliable?
2010 SEAT Exeos fail 35.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Exeo years (4,756 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Exeo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.7% of tests), position lamp not working (3.99% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (3.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 SEAT Exeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 SEAT Exeo shows 134,425 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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