2010 SEAT Exeo MOT pass rate: 69.3% (3,824 tests)
Is the 2010 Exeo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.1% +2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 69.1% +2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 68.5% +1.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Exeo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 675 | 20.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 632 | 19.2% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 588 | 17.9% |
| 4 | Tyres | 463 | 14.1% |
| 5 | Steering | 347 | 10.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 231 | 7.0% |
All Exeo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,928 | 71.2% | +4.8 pts | 137,812 |
| 2010 (this page) | 3,824 | 69.3% | +2.0 pts | 139,129 |
| 2011 | 4,331 | 69.0% | -0.2 pts | 130,848 |
| 2012 | 2,794 | 71.8% | +0.6 pts | 122,140 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 SEAT Exeo reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 69.3% of their MOT tests (3,824 tests, 2023–2025), +2.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 139,129 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Exeo?
The median tested example shows 139,129 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.