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DE12 ZVR

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 136,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 121,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,771 miles

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

Nearside Front pad sensor unplugged

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 106,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front pad sensor unplugged

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,974 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,973 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 37,362 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 37,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZVR is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

DE12 ZVR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DE12 ZVR safe to buy?

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