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CA02 CHR

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,655 mi
Last recorded185,655 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 CHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 185,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 171,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 160,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,217 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,487 miles

handbrake only just met legal requirements

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,171 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in n/s/r 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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CA02 CHR is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA02 CHR, 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 CA02 CHR registered?

CA02 CHR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is CA02 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 CHR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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