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DA62 FZV

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,772 mi
Last recorded161,772 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 161,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 156,034 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear rear light cluster cracked

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 148,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 135,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 115,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 101,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 93,596 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 93,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,984 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 FZV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FZV, 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

How do I check the history of DA62 FZV?

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What year was DA62 FZV registered?

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

Is DA62 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 FZV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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