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CR56 KEL

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR56 KEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight weep

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 97,623 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,988 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 77,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2019 62,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 56,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,596 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsr wheel bearing slightly rough

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,041 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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CR56 KEL is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CR56 KEL, 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 CR56 KEL registered?

CR56 KEL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CR56 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR56 KEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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