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BK12 XYS

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,060 mi
Last recorded132,060 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 132,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 126,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 119,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 113,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 103,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,367 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,703 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,545 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 58,028 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BK12 XYS is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK12 XYS, 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 BK12 XYS registered?

BK12 XYS is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is BK12 XYS safe to buy?

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