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DA62 DYF

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,778 mi
Last recorded174,778 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 DYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 174,778 miles

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

slight brake imbalance detected at front and rear axle

Pass 3 Nov 2023 163,673 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 163,673 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 153,116 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,925 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,621 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 124,621 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,708 miles

CENTER SECTION EXHAUST SLEAVE CORRODED AND BRACKET CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO ON 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 82,890 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,457 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,138 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 41,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,048 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 DYF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

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

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