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BD12 WLK

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,239 mi
Last recorded109,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 109,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,075 miles

Hand brake getting high

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,357 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,747 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2017 46,314 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 24,895 miles

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 WLK is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WLK, 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 BD12 WLK registered?

BD12 WLK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 WLK safe to buy?

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