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DA62 CYS

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 CYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,531 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,182 miles

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 30 Oct 2023 98,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,282 miles

Front fog lights incorrect colour

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 87,282 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights incorrect colour

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,943 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded / broken

Front fog lamps incorrect colour

Rear exhaust clamp corroded / broken

Fail 25 Jan 2022 79,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp corroded / broken

Front fog lamps incorrect colour

Rear exhaust clamp corroded / broken

Pass 29 Dec 2020 71,967 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 71,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way on rim (5.2.3 (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 68,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 58,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,628 miles

Child seats in rear. Unable to check seatbelts.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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DA62 CYS is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA62 CYS, 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 DA62 CYS registered?

DA62 CYS is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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