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DE12 LFU

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,156 mi
Last recorded183,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 183,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 163,855 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 163,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 142,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 121,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 80,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,920 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 58,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,315 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 LFU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LFU, 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

How do I check the history of DE12 LFU?

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What year was DE12 LFU registered?

DE12 LFU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is DE12 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE12 LFU have outstanding finance?

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