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DA12 WCR

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,639 mi
Last recorded169,639 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WCR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 169,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 168,356 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 156,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,707 miles

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

Rear Back box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 129,368 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 119,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,772 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

advise chip on front screen

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,819 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,819 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,615 miles

offside front tyre has a puncture repair close to sidewall

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 WCR is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

DA12 WCR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DA12 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 WCR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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