Buying a car up north with no mot history

Dkhuts

So found a good deal up north for a 2012 seat exeo. Has full service history and low enough milage but when trying to check its mot history using the gov.uk site its showing up as not recorded? Would it be a bit dodgy or is this common?
Link to the car:
https://www.usedcarsni.com/2012-Seat-Exeo-SE-TECH-TDI-CR-257720531

The11Duff

Run away. Very fast

Dkhuts

The11Duff wrote: »

Run away. Very fast

How come?

gipi

If you're using the Gov.uk site to check for an MOT, note it only has details for tests carried out in England, Scotland and Wales.

Dkhuts

gipi wrote: »

If you're using the Gov.uk site to check for an MOT, note it only has details for tests carried out in England, Scotland and Wales.

Would there be any sites where i could check NI cars history? All of the car check sites display no MOT history even though the car is taxed and MOTd

The gov website says it has an not until April 2020 so it's strange they don't have a record of the last one.

Dkhuts

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The gov website says it has an not until April 2020 so it's strange they don't have a record of the last one.

Fault in the system or would you say the car is a dodgy buy?

irishejit

gipi wrote: »

If you're using the Gov.uk site to check for an MOT, note it only has details for tests carried out in England, Scotland and Wales.

That's not actually correct, it has details for all of the UK vehicles, I've just checked twice.

I've checked that cars reg OP, it;s taxed until May 2020 and has an MOT until 17 April 2020.

Use https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status to double check for yourself.

You cannot get MOT history for any car MOT'd in NI.
You can get the MOT status but not the history.
Do a HPI check, it won't show MOT history but may show up something else

irishejit

That site only shows current MOT status as well, it won't show previous MOT dates as that is irrelevant as it holds a valid MOT at present

SmartinMartin

Well it's MOTd until April 2020, so there has to be a record somewhere, so don't mind the panic merchants just yet. Ask the garage about it, they'd be in a better position to find out.

Dkhuts

Dkhuts wrote: »

Fault in the system or would you say the car is a dodgy buy?

Didn't realise that they didn't have records for NI. Just ring the seller and ask him has he get the paperwork for the 3 years he has it. It has a valid MOT so surely that's legit

irishejit

If you want previous mileage at testing DVA Enquiries will be able to sort you out on 0300 200 7861

Dkhuts

OSI wrote: »

I can pretty much guarantee that car has had the absolute bollocks ridden off it.

What makes you say that?

SmartinMartin

Was brought over from England in 2013 so had a plate transfer. No finance or accidents recorded. Your welcome.

For Forks Sake

OSI wrote: »

I can pretty much guarantee that car has had the absolute bollocks ridden off it.

I'd agree, tarted up to make it look like an A4, ad reads like it was written by a chimp, and it's literally located in the home of Felt-Spec territory.

colm_mcm

Dkhuts wrote: »

What makes you say that?

It’s an Exeo in Northern Ireland so it’s pretty much gonna be hoored to death.

SmartinMartin

Lol, felt-spec:D. First I ever heard of it, but we all know the type.

colm_mcm

It has different wheels on either side.

Sofiztikated

For Forks Sake wrote: »

I'd agree, tarted up to make it look like an A4, ad reads like it was written by a chimp, and it's literally located in the home of Felt-Spec territory.

Seeing as it's just a repurposed B7 A4, it's not hard.

colm_mcm

Looks fairly standard to be fair.

Dkhuts

colm_mcm wrote: »

Looks fairly standard to be fair.

So to take your advice youre saying to stay away because more than likely its been ragged around by some young farmer lad

Truckermal

Jesus that's some looking shed in fairness..

colm_mcm

Dkhuts wrote: »

So to take your advice youre saying to stay away because more than likely its been ragged around by some young farmer lad

It’s quite likely, it’s far from your typical felt-spec Exeo though.
There are a lot of nice ones in mainland uk. And there are some really good specs too.

The thing you can’t get away from though is that the bits that Seat restyled - they made a total bags of.
I seriously considered an Exeo so many times, I’m a big fan of the B6/B7 Audi A4, and the fact that the Exeo is one of those with modern engine and transmission (better multitronic box) , chape tax and better tech. But I just couldnt get over the bad restyle.

Oops!

Those photos look like the were taken in a workshop in Draperstown...

Mintoe

Dkhuts wrote: »

So found a good deal up north for a 2012 seat exeo. Has full service history and low enough milage but when trying to check its mot history using the gov.uk site its showing up as not recorded? Would it be a bit dodgy or is this common?
Link to the car:
https://www.usedcarsni.com/2012-Seat-Exeo-SE-TECH-TDI-CR-257720531

Run a motorcheck.ie report and ask them to find the ni mot mileages and dates.....they did it for me on an 11 A6 I bought in Belfast last year and they added them to my report

lawred2

Dkhuts wrote: »

What makes you say that?

looks likes it's been dropped down on those springs

wouldn't touch that

Dkhuts

Appreciate the advice guys, gonna keep looking for another exeo so. Preferably a stock one that hasnt been messed around with judging by the feedback

For Forks Sake

Dkhuts wrote: »

Appreciate the advice guys, gonna keep looking for another exeo so. Preferably a stock one that hasnt been messed around with judging by the feedback

Good luck with the hunt, an unabused Exeo with the Sport Tech trim are a fine car