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AV62 GRZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,796 mi
Last recorded142,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 GRZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 142,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 134,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 123,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 110,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 100,554 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,385 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,874 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Wipers have slight smear in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,297 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2018 64,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

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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AV62 GRZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AV62 GRZ, 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 AV62 GRZ registered?

AV62 GRZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is AV62 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 GRZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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