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BD62 BXU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,960 mi
Last recorded178,960 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 BXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 178,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 178,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,404 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 166,774 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 157,449 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 157,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,738 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

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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BD62 BXU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD62 BXU, 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 BXU?

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What year was BD62 BXU registered?

BD62 BXU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 BXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD62 BXU have outstanding finance?

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