SEAT Exeo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The SEAT Exeo is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 117 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 163 of 442, and 35.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (5.7% of tests).
Ranked 163 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,826 SEAT Exeos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 35.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the SEAT Exeo is 15% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
35.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,600
Typical age at test: 13 years
SEAT Exeo MOT failure rate by age
Most common SEAT Exeo MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7% of tests
- Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated3.4% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6% of tests
What the SEAT Exeo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 12.6% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Suspension | 11.4% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Brakes | 10.9% | About average |
| Tyres | 9.0% | About average |
| Steering | 5.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.1% | About average |
| Body and structure | 3.1% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Visibility | 2.6% | ▼ 56% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.0% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Wheels | 0.9% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
What MPG does the SEAT Exeo do?
Official economy for the SEAT Exeo ranges from 35.8 to 58.9mpg across the 28 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 40.4mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a SEAT Exeo?
Any SEAT Exeo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Exeo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 28 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2015.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
35.8–58.9 mpg
CO2
129–184 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeo 2.0 CR TDI 120PSM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 129g | £170 |
| Exeo 2.0 CR TDI 143PSM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 129g | £170 |
| Exeo 2.0 CR TDI 143PS MultitronicAV · listed 2015 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 146g | £225 |
| Exeo 2.0 CR TDI 170PSM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 142g | £225 |
| Exeo ST 2.0 CR TDI 120PSM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 132g | £200 |
| Exeo ST 2.0 CR TDI 143PSM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 132g | £200 |
| Exeo ST 2.0 CR TDI 143PS MultitronicAV · listed 2015 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 146g | £225 |
| Exeo ST 2.0 CR TDI 170PSM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 142g | £225 |
| Exeo 2.0 TSI 211PSM6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 159g | £275 |
| Exeo ST 2.0 TSI 211PSM6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 40.4 mpg | 162g | £275 |
| Exeo 2.0 CR TDI 120PSManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 129g | £170 |
| Exeo 2.0 CR TDI 143PSManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 129g | £170 |
| Exeo ST 2.0 CR TDI 120PSManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 132g | £200 |
| Exeo ST 2.0 CR TDI 143PSManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 132g | £200 |
| Exeo 2.0 CR TDI 170PSManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 142g | £225 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 28 versions.
What a SEAT Exeo costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 40.4mpg…
- diesel, typical official 52.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the SEAT Exeo reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the SEAT Exeo is 15% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 117 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the SEAT Exeo?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 5.7% of tests. It fails on steering more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the SEAT Exeo do?
Official economy for the SEAT Exeo ranges from 35.8 to 58.9mpg across the 28 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2015). A typical petrol version manages 40.4mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a SEAT Exeo?
Any SEAT Exeo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Exeo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £360 a year.
›How many SEAT Exeos fail their MOT?
35.9% of SEAT Exeos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the SEAT Exeo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.