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DE12 KGY

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,196 mi
Last recorded117,196 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,196 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,008 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,569 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,692 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 31,222 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KGY is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KGY, 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.

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What year was DE12 KGY registered?

DE12 KGY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DE12 KGY safe to buy?

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