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BG12 VCA

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,067 mi
Last recorded160,067 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VCA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 160,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 151,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 141,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,003 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 128,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 128,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 123,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 118,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 111,323 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 111,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 102,697 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 102,697 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 VCA is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue 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 VCA, 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 BG12 VCA registered?

BG12 VCA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is BG12 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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