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DE12 LFY

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 115,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 111,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,337 miles

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

Nearside Front fdog lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fdog lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 97,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,810 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,846 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 76,846 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,036 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,630 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 LFY is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY?

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What year was DE12 LFY registered?

DE12 LFY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DE12 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LFY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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