Seat Exeo Sport Cr TDI 141 (2010)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.2% first-time pass rate

2010 Seat Exeo Sport Cr TDI 141

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2010 Seat Exeo Sport Cr TDI 141. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2010 SEAT Exeo Sport CR TDI 141 fails its MOT on first attempt 72.2% of the time, about 8 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these diesel saloons have above-average reliability issues when tested. The good news is that dangerous defects are completely absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern concern.

These cars are running at 132,000 miles on average, which is typical for their age, yet they're generating just over one failure per vehicle on test—modest in isolation but the below-average pass rate hints at wear accumulation across multiple systems. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the diesel engine and emissions systems, as the first-time pass rate suggests these are where problems most commonly emerge.

Below average reliability 7.8% below UK average
72.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
131,000
typical mileage
112,779–151,066 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Seat Exeo Sport Cr TDI 141

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (98%) 106 72.2% 1
Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) 2 72.9% 2.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Seat Exeo Sport Cr TDI 141 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

112,779
low mileage
131,000
typical
151,066
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Seat Exeo Sport Cr TDI 141 vehicles fall between 112,779 and 151,066 miles.

2010 Seat Exeo Sport Cr TDI 141 — Still on the Road

52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

33 52 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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