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BV62 XUC

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,800 mi
Last recorded139,800 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 XUC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 139,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 129,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 120,999 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,030 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,248 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,264 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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BV62 XUC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV62 XUC, 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.

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What year was BV62 XUC registered?

BV62 XUC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BV62 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 XUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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