CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD62 BXE

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,223 mi
Last recorded139,223 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 BXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,223 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,823 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger rusted/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Impact damage rear exhaust silencer

Offside Daytime running light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,756 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,853 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S - Inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 82,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S - Inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,031 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,235 miles

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,973 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD62 BXE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD62 BXE, 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 BD62 BXE?

You can check the full history of BD62 BXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD62 BXE registered?

BD62 BXE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BD62 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 BXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD62 BXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD62 BXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.