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DE12 XDD

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,321 mi
Last recorded149,321 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XDD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 149,321 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2023 149,016 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 114,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 105,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,917 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 65,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 55,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,705 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 XDD is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

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

Is DE12 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 XDD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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