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CLH 72H

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,981 mi
Last recorded114,981 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLH 72H
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 114,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 110,656 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 108,669 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 105,337 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 105,337 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 99,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,272 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 94,272 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,299 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 83,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,580 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,192 miles

both rear tyres uneven tyre wear inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,192 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres uneven tyre wear inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,688 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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CLH 72H is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 CLH 72H, 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 CLH 72H registered?

CLH 72H is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CLH 72H safe to buy?

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