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BD12 CJZ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,954 mi
Last recorded78,954 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,954 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,664 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2024 68,332 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,059 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,124 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,864 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,535 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight distortion ?

Fail 13 Mar 2018 30,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both wipers noisy ?

Nearside Rear tyre slight distortion ?

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BD12 CJZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD12 CJZ, 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 BD12 CJZ?

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What year was BD12 CJZ registered?

BD12 CJZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is BD12 CJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 CJZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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