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BT12 XEP

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,041 mi
Last recorded80,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XEP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,428 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,912 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 49,912 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre

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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BT12 XEP is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BT12 XEP, 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 BT12 XEP registered?

BT12 XEP is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is BT12 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 XEP 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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