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DE12 BXH

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,472 mi
Last recorded183,472 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 183,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 183,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 169,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 142,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,020 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

under tray loose

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,123 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

under tray loose

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BXH is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXH, 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 BXH registered?

DE12 BXH is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is DE12 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BXH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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