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AN12 KAR

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN12 KAR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 82,242 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,751 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 74,737 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to worn down rear brake pads brake performance test not carried out. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,421 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 64,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 61,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,685 miles

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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AN12 KAR is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AN12 KAR, 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 AN12 KAR registered?

AN12 KAR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AN12 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN12 KAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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