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AO12 SMX

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,121 mi
Last recorded204,121 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 204,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 184,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 161,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 137,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,003 miles

rear tyres starting to crack within tread

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 114,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SMX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 SMX, 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 AO12 SMX registered?

AO12 SMX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is AO12 SMX safe to buy?

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