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DA62 LFV

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,288 mi
Last recorded77,288 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 LFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,288 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,843 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 61,660 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,855 miles

Minor Pitting Of Front Brake Discs

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 44,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,996 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cuts outer sidewall

slight lip on both front discs

Fail 9 Jan 2018 32,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cuts outer sidewall

slight lip on both front discs

Pass 30 Dec 2016 25,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre cut in wall

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

Offside Front tyre cut in wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,957 miles

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

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

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 LFV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

DA62 LFV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is DA62 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 LFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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