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DA62 DXF

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,632 mi
Last recorded127,632 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 DXF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 116,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,641 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES PITTED/SCORED .............

Fail 10 Nov 2021 99,398 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES PITTED/SCORED .............

Pass 21 Nov 2020 88,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,476 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,476 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sets (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

service due

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,396 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulders

headlamps have a blue hue but show a predominantly white light

Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,396 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulders

headlamps have a blue hue but show a predominantly white light

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake pad starting to wear low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight front brake imbalance

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 DXF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc 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 DA62 DXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA62 DXF registered?

DA62 DXF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DA62 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 DXF 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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