SEAT Exeo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 8,954 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

8,954

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (82%)

Years Covered

About the SEAT Exeo

The SEAT Exeo was MOT tested 8,954 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 814 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 76%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The SEAT Exeo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 138,352 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 120,499 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Exeo is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable SEAT models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,077

Per month£173/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the SEAT Exeo?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average-7% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread6 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

SEAT Exeo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	82%	814	120,499 mi
2012	78%	1,732	127,289 mi
2011	76%	2,785	137,813 mi
2010	77%	2,381	143,450 mi
2009	78%	1,242	138,352 mi

Questions about the SEAT Exeo

Is the SEAT Exeo reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2009 to 2013), the SEAT Exeo averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 8,954 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.

Which year SEAT Exeo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 SEAT Exeo has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 76%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.