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BD62 BYB

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,173 mi
Last recorded135,173 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 BYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 135,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low .

Parking brake low effort offside .

Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,773 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 119,773 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,867 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded & front clamp broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,447 miles

Central exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Rear service brake slightly lagging in operation 19%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged outer bead

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 104,446 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear service brake slightly lagging in operation 19%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged outer bead

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 99,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm of pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,295 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,992 miles

Centre child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

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 BYB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BYB, 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 BD62 BYB registered?

BD62 BYB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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