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BK12 XYU

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,768 mi
Last recorded159,768 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,768 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 158,102 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 153,155 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 151,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 145,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 126,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,854 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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BK12 XYU is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 XYU, 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 BK12 XYU?

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What year was BK12 XYU registered?

BK12 XYU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is BK12 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 XYU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK12 XYU have outstanding finance?

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