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BD62 BXV

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,246 mi
Last recorded163,246 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 163,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 147,936 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight Slightly Reduced Intensity

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Edge, Advise to Change Soon - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 132,367 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight intensity slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 All 4 tyres cracking and perishing + worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 132,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight intensity slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 All 4 tyres cracking and perishing + worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 117,514 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 24 Dec 2021 101,633 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 101,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,921 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,818 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,261 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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BD62 BXV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BXV, 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 BD62 BXV registered?

BD62 BXV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is BD62 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 BXV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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