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DA62 FZH

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,189 mi
Last recorded153,189 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 153,189 miles

Front exhaust not supported correctly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

oil level low

Pass 28 Jun 2025 148,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 138,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also both slightly stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 137,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 Limit plate under bonnet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

All tyres slightly stretched

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,974 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 79,590 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,628 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,522 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,386 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 FZH 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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

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

Is DA62 FZH safe to buy?

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