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DA62 DWL

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,606 mi
Last recorded95,606 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 DWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,606 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))

Offside rack booted twisted

rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,495 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,495 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,820 miles

Offside Front road wheel damaged no fractures or cracks

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel damaged no fractures or cracks

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2023 73,819 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front road wheel damaged no fractures or cracks

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel damaged no fractures or cracks

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 66,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,612 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2021 57,612 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,716 miles

emissions not detected

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2020 54,716 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,910 miles

emissions not detected

under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage no cords exposed but quiet a big impact area

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2015 16,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DWL is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

DA62 DWL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is DA62 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 DWL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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