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DE12 VBJ

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,040 mi
Last recorded136,040 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 136,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 134,068 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody wear

Pass 6 Jun 2024 129,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,047 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 116,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 98,976 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in the tread

both rear tyres unevenly worn (stepped wear

Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in the tread

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres unevenly worn (stepped wear

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,069 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 VBJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

DE12 VBJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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