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BJ12 XDH

2012 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,607 mi
Last recorded166,607 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XDH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 166,607 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2025 163,189 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2025 161,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 141,424 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2024 139,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2023 130,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 115,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,732 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 72,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 57,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,171 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2015 34,969 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 XDH is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH?

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What year was BJ12 XDH registered?

BJ12 XDH is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BJ12 XDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 XDH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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