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DE12 FPG

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,558 mi
Last recorded147,558 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FPG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 141,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 120,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 107,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 96,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,011 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,011 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 36,753 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,287 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 FPG is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

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

Is DE12 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FPG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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