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BG12 VBY

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,011 mi
Last recorded142,011 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 142,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f and O/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

o/s drivers and passenger rear door damaged but have no sharp or jagged edges and are fully functional

vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2023 131,225 miles

Offside Front fog lamp slight damage to lense

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,514 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,733 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 119,733 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,018 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 83,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 67,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emmisions too clean to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2016 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emmisions too clean to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,992 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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BG12 VBY is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG12 VBY, 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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BG12 VBY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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