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DF12 DDA

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,109 mi
Last recorded62,109 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 DDA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,109 miles

Central Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Front Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,077 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 60,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 53,649 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 53,649 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,089 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tint (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 31,838 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted inner

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,702 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 18,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DDA is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

DF12 DDA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is DF12 DDA safe to buy?

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