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AK61 UHW

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,539 mi
Last recorded170,539 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 UHW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 170,539 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 170,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 138,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 127,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,441 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,905 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,169 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 48,169 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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AK61 UHW is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK61 UHW, 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

How do I check the history of AK61 UHW?

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What year was AK61 UHW registered?

AK61 UHW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AK61 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 UHW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK61 UHW have outstanding finance?

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