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DF12 CZR

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,284 mi
Last recorded40,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 40,284 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 36,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 36,834 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 34,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 31,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,119 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,805 miles

Front both tyres on 3mm

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

smoke test not detected to clean

under side plastic protection panels fitted both sides

Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,541 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 13,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,824 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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DF12 CZR is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF12 CZR, 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 DF12 CZR registered?

DF12 CZR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is DF12 CZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 CZR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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