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DE12 LFX

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,077 mi
Last recorded155,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 155,077 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 116,520 miles

Rear Back box skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,994 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 97,990 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2022 86,700 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 85,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 83,168 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 48,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,441 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,441 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,548 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 LFX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

DE12 LFX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DE12 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LFX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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