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DA61 XGT

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,901 mi
Last recorded166,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XGT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 166,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 158,519 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 158,505 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 144,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 144,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

boot handle missing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,222 miles

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

boot cannot be opened from exterior

exhaust silencer rusty and layers starting to peel

Fail 1 Feb 2022 134,222 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

boot cannot be opened from exterior

exhaust silencer rusty and layers starting to peel

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,242 miles

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 coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box and center clamp corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 126,242 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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 coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box and center clamp corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 119,755 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 119,755 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,730 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 81,770 miles

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

suspect o/s/r valve leaking advise repair

suspect o/s/r valve leaking advise repair

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,116 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,122 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

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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DA61 XGT is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA61 XGT, 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 DA61 XGT registered?

DA61 XGT is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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