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DE62 TYX

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,748 mi
Last recorded87,748 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 TYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,748 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,154 miles

Exhaust System Corroded Around Hangers And Centre Sleeve

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Fronts Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Rear Of Floor Area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 75,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust System Corroded Around Hangers And Centre Sleeve

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Fronts Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Rear Of Floor Area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,426 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 72,426 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,319 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 56,319 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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,775 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,532 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 TYX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver 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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

DE62 TYX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is DE62 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 TYX 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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