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BN62 XBU

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 93,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,631 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both both on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adv both rear tyres stepping out of shape

adv rear no plate deteriated (READABLE)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,507 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,876 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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BN62 XBU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN62 XBU, 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 BN62 XBU registered?

BN62 XBU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BN62 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 XBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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