Is the SEAT Exeo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,296 MOT tests, around 2% of SEAT Exeos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 98% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% diesel. Diesel Exeos in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 2%
- Likely charged
- 98%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,296
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Exeo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Exeos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Likely charged506 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,003 tested | Likely compliant16 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,586 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,363 tested | Likely compliant62 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged715 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Exeo
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (98% of Exeos tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (2% of Exeos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Exeos fare at the MOT too: see the SEAT Exeo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SEAT Exeo for London: what the MOT data shows
The SEAT Exeos in this data were first registered between 2009 and 2013. 2011 was the most common year, with 1,607 tests (30% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Exeos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 65% of the time, at an average of 132,394 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 66% of the time with 128,938 miles on average.
Whichever year you choose, check the Exeo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (7.1% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (5.0%); noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (4.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.5% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Exeos passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 129,021 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SEAT models
About this data
Based on 5,296 first MOT tests of the SEAT Exeo carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 5,296 MOT tests say about the SEAT Exeo and London's ULEZ.
Is the SEAT Exeo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 2% of Exeos on the road are likely compliant and 98% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Exeo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Exeos first registered from 2009 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Exeo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Exeos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Exeo is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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