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DE12 BWV

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,883 mi
Last recorded98,883 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,583 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 93,274 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 88,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,014 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 83,951 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

products on both rear light lenses

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,019 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,860 miles

Service now light on display

Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,703 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 BWV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black 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 DE12 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

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

Is DE12 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BWV 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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