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BF12 ZVU

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 66,273 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 66,273 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,650 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,237 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 52,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 52,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside have cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,235 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF12 ZVU is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF12 ZVU, 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 BF12 ZVU registered?

BF12 ZVU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 ZVU safe to buy?

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