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DA12 FDC

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FDC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,853 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 95,171 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,176 miles

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

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

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,176 miles

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

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

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,880 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 83,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 78,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,540 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,665 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 69,665 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 62,356 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 55,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 55,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 43,019 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,633 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,633 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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DA12 FDC is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DA12 FDC, 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 DA12 FDC registered?

DA12 FDC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DA12 FDC safe to buy?

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