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DE12 ZUC

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,888 mi
Last recorded157,888 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 157,888 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2024 148,060 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2024 147,988 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 133,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 112,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,973 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 100,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 63,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,771 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZUC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

DE12 ZUC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DE12 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 ZUC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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