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A27 GVV

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 GVV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,097 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 75,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 62,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,482 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,820 miles

cannot see inner rear brake pad life

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,920 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,021 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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A27 GVV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A27 GVV, 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 A27 GVV registered?

A27 GVV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is A27 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 GVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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