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CP12 FMG

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 FMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 108,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,729 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 93,494 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,410 miles

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

TPMS light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 May 2020 61,476 miles

undertrays limiting view of components

Fail 28 May 2020 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays limiting view of components

Pass 14 May 2019 52,714 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 52,714 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 43,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 36,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 36,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Fail 10 May 2016 28,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 16 May 2015 20,527 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CP12 FMG is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP12 FMG, 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 CP12 FMG registered?

CP12 FMG is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is CP12 FMG safe to buy?

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