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DA62 KKX

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,816 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer touching subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer is slightly touching rear subframe

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,022 miles

centre exhaust sleeve is corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 75,022 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,154 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,962 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Fail 5 Dec 2017 42,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 10 Dec 2016 33,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm. Smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm. Smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,847 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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 KKX 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 KKX, 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 KKX registered?

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

Is DA62 KKX safe to buy?

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