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D21 XJP

2012 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 XJP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 93,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 93,298 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 86,514 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 86,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 86,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi pipe connection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 66,760 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi pipe connection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 66,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi pipe join (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,536 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,320 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2022 72,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,088 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 47,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,564 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,564 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 59,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 41,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 38,746 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded off

o/s front brake disc corroded/worn

rigid brake pipes greased

Pass 16 May 2018 52,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 37,686 miles

all metal brake pipes greased making appraisal difficult

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

Pass 9 May 2017 45,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,160 miles

all metal brake pipes greased making appraisal difficult

Pass 6 May 2016 38,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriated

split/cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 28,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 33,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriated and blowing (dpf)

Fail 23 May 2014 33,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust deteriated and blowing (dpf)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 32,021 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2012 30,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2011 28,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,125 miles

2 front discs starting to corrod

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 20,414 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 15,736 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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D21 XJP is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 D21 XJP, 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 D21 XJP registered?

D21 XJP is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is D21 XJP safe to buy?

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