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DE12 SJV

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,947 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,991 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,412 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,724 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 SJV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

DE12 SJV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is DE12 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 SJV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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