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CP12 SVK

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 SVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,267 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 108,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,794 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,916 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,541 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 64,541 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket corroded and broken off from rear exhaust (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear, 0mm tread depth at inner edge, no ply or cord showing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,455 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,014 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,014 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split from vacuum pump (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,593 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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CP12 SVK is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP12 SVK, 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

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What year was CP12 SVK registered?

CP12 SVK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is CP12 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 SVK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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