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BJ12 BBF

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,648 mi
Last recorded160,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 160,648 miles

Rear Axle & suspension related components undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2026 160,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 151,283 miles

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 151,283 miles

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 141,913 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 134,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 116,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,442 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation in it

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

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside headlamp has condensation in it

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

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,335 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,518 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,683 miles

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

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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BJ12 BBF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ12 BBF, 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 BJ12 BBF registered?

BJ12 BBF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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