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DA62 DWD

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,941 mi
Last recorded101,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 101,941 miles

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

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,586 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,056 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 76,056 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,473 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,970 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 64,970 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,265 miles

Rear brakes binding

screen chips

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,261 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brakes binding

screen chips

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,943 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,033 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,661 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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DA62 DWD is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA62 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

DA62 DWD is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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