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DE62 EHX

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 EHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,200 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 87,200 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,148 miles

Nearside cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2023 81,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight grab (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight grab (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 76,297 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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight grab (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight grab (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,501 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 65,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,240 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 EHX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE62 EHX registered?

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

Is DE62 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 EHX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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