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DA62 VNG

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

233,104 mi
Last recorded233,104 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 233,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 208,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 169,481 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 169,478 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 235,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,043 miles

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,190 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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 VNG is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

DA62 VNG is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DA62 VNG safe to buy?

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