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BG12 VCO

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,166 mi
Last recorded158,166 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VCO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 158,166 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 157,900 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 140,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,484 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,021 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,805 miles

Emissions too clean.

Eye level brake light bulb has one LED not working.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too clean.

Eye level brake light bulb has one LED not working.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 61,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,155 miles

centre stop lght not working

Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,704 miles

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

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

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 VCO is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

BG12 VCO is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is BG12 VCO safe to buy?

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