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DE62 EGV

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,287 mi
Last recorded117,287 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 EGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,287 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 117,287 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 101,526 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,494 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 91,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,402 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,088 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 EGV is a 2012 Seat Leon in White 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 DE62 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

DE62 EGV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DE62 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 EGV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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