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CV12 LHL

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,622 mi
Last recorded169,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 169,622 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 169,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 160,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 149,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,628 miles

Nearside Front head lamp mount broken

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 134,804 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

x2 Rear tyre slightly worn out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2018 102,442 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 85,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,131 miles

all four tyres slightly worn on inner edge

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,586 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

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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CV12 LHL is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV12 LHL, 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 CV12 LHL registered?

CV12 LHL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is CV12 LHL safe to buy?

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