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BJ12 BBU

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,997 mi
Last recorded179,997 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 179,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 163,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 145,280 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 145,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,001 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 127,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 86,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,440 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 BBU is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BBU, 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

How do I check the history of BJ12 BBU?

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What year was BJ12 BBU registered?

BJ12 BBU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is BJ12 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 BBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ12 BBU have outstanding finance?

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