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DA62 GBZ

2012 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,897 mi
Last recorded116,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 GBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 116,897 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2025 113,768 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sump corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 103,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated daytime running light wiring damaged and bulb holder corroded (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet latch seized

sump corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,645 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 65,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 51,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,485 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 29,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 GBZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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