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DE62 FJK

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,179 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,670 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 67,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,669 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency low but requirements met

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,862 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,377 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 FJK is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FJK, 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 FJK registered?

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

Is DE62 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 FJK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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