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DE12 SDX

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,029 mi
Last recorded134,029 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 134,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 129,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,893 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,748 miles

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2023 111,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,370 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,124 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 82,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,731 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,731 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,842 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

emissions to clean to detect

offside front tyre low tread and inner sidewall cracks/splits

Fail 23 Apr 2019 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

emissions to clean to detect

offside front tyre low tread and inner sidewall cracks/splits

Pass 23 Apr 2018 62,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,505 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 54,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,317 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,461 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 SDX is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

DE12 SDX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is DE12 SDX safe to buy?

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