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AJ12 WSU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,942 miles

Bonnet handle Slightly Defective

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 86,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,315 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,659 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 55,651 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 48,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

tyre presure light on

Pass 17 May 2018 41,251 miles

Emissions too clean to record.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 41,251 miles

Emissions too clean to record.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault The system was able to be reset so the tyres pressure need to be checked. (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2016 27,087 miles

0 emissions trasmitted

Fail 4 May 2016 27,087 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

0 emissions trasmitted

Pass 19 May 2015 19,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AJ12 WSU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ12 WSU, 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 AJ12 WSU registered?

AJ12 WSU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2012.

Is AJ12 WSU safe to buy?

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