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DA62 LHC

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,315 mi
Last recorded83,315 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 LHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 83,315 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,941 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 77,941 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner loose not likely to cause injury

Fail 18 Sep 2023 73,894 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner loose not likely to cause injury

Pass 17 Sep 2022 72,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,121 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 70,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,232 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,864 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Friction material thickness approx. 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 50,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Friction material thickness approx. 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,790 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childseat seatbelt checked. ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn/corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,337 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 LHC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey 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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

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

Is DA62 LHC safe to buy?

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