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BJ12 BBN

2012 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,759 mi
Last recorded184,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 184,759 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 180,099 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 179,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 175,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 169,741 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 169,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 159,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,864 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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BJ12 BBN is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ12 BBN, 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 BJ12 BBN registered?

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

Is BJ12 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 BBN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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