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AD12 FKF

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,071 mi
Last recorded144,071 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,071 miles

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

covers on under body& parts

Pass 14 Aug 2024 141,108 miles

covers on under body & parts

hand brake low effort

Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 125,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,034 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,617 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

too clean for emission print out

Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

too clean for emission print out

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 51,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AD12 FKF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD12 FKF, 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 AD12 FKF registered?

AD12 FKF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 August 2012.

Is AD12 FKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 FKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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