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DE62 DKU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,593 mi
Last recorded82,593 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,593 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,215 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 82,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,880 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 39,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,472 miles

diesel emission readings too low to register on machine

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

diesel emission readings too low to register on machine

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 DKU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DE62 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

DE62 DKU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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