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A28 MDW

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,630 mi
Last recorded121,630 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 MDW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,616 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,206 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,284 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,321 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,662 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,091 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 77,091 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too low self leveler under vehicle arm popped off, rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low self leveler under vehicle arm popped off, rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,152 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 65,152 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has tears (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has tears (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 46,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,373 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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A28 MDW is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A28 MDW, 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 A28 MDW registered?

A28 MDW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is A28 MDW safe to buy?

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