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CA03 RAV

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 RAV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,585 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 95,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,271 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 95,259 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 87,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to DPF clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts driveshaft wearing through wiring loom (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to DPF clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 71,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,077 miles

All four brake discs worn/corroding and liped

Chips to screen

Rear brake pads wearing low

Security of towbar electrical socket

o/s and n/s front LED side lamp bulb flickering slightly

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 29 Oct 2018 61,075 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center exhaust pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

All four brake discs worn/corroding and liped

Chips to screen

Rear brake pads wearing low

Security of towbar electrical socket

o/s and n/s front LED side lamp bulb flickering slightly

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2017 55,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,031 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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CA03 RAV is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA03 RAV, 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 CA03 RAV registered?

CA03 RAV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is CA03 RAV safe to buy?

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