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DE12 ZWF

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZWF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 98,013 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 98,010 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 94,632 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose support arm corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,996 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake recording low effort

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall scuffed down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake recording low effort

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall damaged, scrubbed and perished, but not to cords

Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,629 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,203 miles

Front Both front tyres inner and outer edges of tread cracking / perrished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,777 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 ZWF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZWF, 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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DE12 ZWF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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