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DA12 FDE

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FDE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 118,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front front wing hole and corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 110,426 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 110,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 104,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 57,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has cuts to outside sidewalls.

Pass 13 May 2016 41,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 30,069 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 FDE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA12 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

DA12 FDE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is DA12 FDE safe to buy?

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