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CX62 VHJ

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 VHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

age related corrosion on underside of vehicle including rear axle and rear suspension components

undertrays fitted restricting view

Fail 30 Sep 2025 100,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension cup weakened due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

age related corrosion on underside of vehicle including rear axle and rear suspension components

undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 98,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear clamp rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,196 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 93,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,001 miles

rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorated (rattling)

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 69,394 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,751 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 55,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick recommend discs and pads replaced!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,934 miles

Offside Rear brake binding ! recommend strip/clean and replace brake pads!!!

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace both approx 2-3000miles (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace approx 4-5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,286 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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CX62 VHJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CX62 VHJ, 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 CX62 VHJ registered?

CX62 VHJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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