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DE12 UFK

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,545 mi
Last recorded107,545 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & Off sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near & Off sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Near & Off sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,544 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 101,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2022 81,915 miles

Nearside Rear starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2021 67,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,624 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,510 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UFK is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

DE12 UFK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is DE12 UFK safe to buy?

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