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DE12 LGK

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 133,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 98,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 88,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 88,573 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,756 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 41,585 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 41,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,376 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 LGK is a 2012 Seat Leon in White 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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

DE12 LGK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 LGK safe to buy?

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