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AO12 SKD

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 115,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 114,889 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both ns and os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 108,719 miles

Underbody Undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2025 108,715 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 98,453 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 85,796 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 85,793 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 74,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 75,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 55,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 52,962 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 52,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2019 46,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 9,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AO12 SKD is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO12 SKD, 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 AO12 SKD registered?

AO12 SKD is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AO12 SKD safe to buy?

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