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BG12 VBU

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,037 mi
Last recorded125,037 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,037 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s/front lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,757 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,897 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 74,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 VBU is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG12 VBU, 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 BG12 VBU registered?

BG12 VBU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BG12 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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