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BR12 DEZ

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR12 DEZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 17 Jun 2024 137,605 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake slow to react

Pass 5 May 2023 128,127 miles

Nearside Rear reflector is damaged

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 124,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 May 2022 124,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 121,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 103,717 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 103,427 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 84,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,900 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,470 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 37,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside marking is facing the outer of the wheel and outside marking is facing the inside (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,911 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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BR12 DEZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BR12 DEZ, 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 BR12 DEZ registered?

BR12 DEZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is BR12 DEZ safe to buy?

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