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BD62 BYA

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,262 mi
Last recorded147,262 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 BYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 147,262 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,162 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 141,019 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,913 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 111,725 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 111,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 86,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,362 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge, close to showing cord

Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,818 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 60,818 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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BD62 BYA is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc 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 BYA, 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 BYA?

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What year was BD62 BYA registered?

BD62 BYA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is BD62 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 BYA 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.

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