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DE62 FKG

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,916 mi
Last recorded132,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 132,916 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded and coming off

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under side the vehicle surface, corrosion at various areas and components

Pass 15 Jul 2025 125,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 110,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,083 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,083 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 63,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 63,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 52,467 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,865 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 42,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 32,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,596 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 FKG is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

DE62 FKG is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DE62 FKG safe to buy?

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