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CY62 BWW

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 BWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,564 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 110,286 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))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 110,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 7 Sep 2023 102,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,295 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,186 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 77,186 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

ALL 4 TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL MIN( 1.6MM)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,498 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,231 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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CY62 BWW is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc 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 CY62 BWW, 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 CY62 BWW registered?

CY62 BWW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CY62 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 BWW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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