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DA62 XTB

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XTB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 126,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 116,244 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 116,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 107,502 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,235 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,175 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 63,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,678 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,051 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

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 XTB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

DA62 XTB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is DA62 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 XTB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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