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DE62 BDV

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 122,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,833 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 66,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91 V/W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 205/55/16 91v tyre worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,656 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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DE62 BDV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DE62 BDV, 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 DE62 BDV registered?

DE62 BDV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is DE62 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 BDV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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