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AD12 GSO

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,351 mi
Last recorded125,351 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GSO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,351 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,816 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 112,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,505 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f stabilizer arm upper gaitor started to split

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,112 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 93,111 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,689 miles

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

The vehicle passed the emissions test but no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,950 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 25 Mar 2020 75,940 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle once vehicle unlocked for 1st time, door does not open. If opened from inside, door will open from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

no exhaust emissions detected

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,964 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion (Clamp and Hangers)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,508 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,334 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre feathered on inner edge

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 GSO is a 2012 Seat Leon in White 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 GSO, 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 AD12 GSO registered?

AD12 GSO is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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