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A22 MLX

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 MLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 98,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,491 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 92,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,959 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,710 miles

center exhaust support bracket missing

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,649 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,658 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,963 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 61,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,141 miles

un der trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 32,440 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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A22 MLX is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 MLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 MLX registered?

A22 MLX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is A22 MLX safe to buy?

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