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CE12 UBU

2012 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,761 mi
Last recorded77,761 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 UBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,309 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 74,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 74,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,645 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,233 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 67,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 44,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,357 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,511 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CE12 UBU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE12 UBU, 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 CE12 UBU registered?

CE12 UBU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 UBU safe to buy?

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