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DA62 SZW

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,952 mi
Last recorded51,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 51,952 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 51,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 43,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,648 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted / worn

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 15 Nov 2022 38,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 26,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 22,233 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,447 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,598 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 SZW is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SZW, 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 SZW?

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What year was DA62 SZW registered?

DA62 SZW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DA62 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 SZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA62 SZW have outstanding finance?

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