CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA12 LWS

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LWS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,000 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 92,000 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust and rear subframe

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,498 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,378 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,527 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,463 miles

exhaust system corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic floor covers fitted

rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,876 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,881 miles

Offside Rear slight binding

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,033 miles

EML LIGHT DISPLAYED

Front brake pads getting low

exhaust system corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,952 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA12 LWS is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey 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 CA12 LWS, 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

How do I check the history of CA12 LWS?

You can check the full history of CA12 LWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA12 LWS registered?

CA12 LWS is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is CA12 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 LWS 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.

Does CA12 LWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA12 LWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.