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A23 SEK

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,481 mi
Last recorded125,481 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SEK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 125,481 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 125,481 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working ns AND OS REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,887 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F & Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 106,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,198 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 103,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing/also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 92,020 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,317 miles

emissions not detected.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail stuck in tyre.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail stuck in tyre.

Pass 1 May 2015 31,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A23 SEK is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A23 SEK, 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.

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What year was A23 SEK registered?

A23 SEK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is A23 SEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SEK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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