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DA12 OEC

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,761 mi
Last recorded136,761 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 OEC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 133,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 130,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,121 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,763 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,662 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 79,642 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 14,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OEC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OEC, 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 DA12 OEC registered?

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

Is DA12 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 OEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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