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DE12 BWM

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,383 mi
Last recorded113,383 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 103,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,698 miles

Tested in wet snowy wet conditions

Fail 9 Mar 2023 89,698 miles

Tested in wet snowy wet conditions

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 75,123 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,763 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 56,917 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 56,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,401 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,661 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,472 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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DE12 BWM is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE12 BWM, 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 DE12 BWM registered?

DE12 BWM is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DE12 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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