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DF12 DFE

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 DFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026
Fail 1 Jun 2026 129,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 118,780 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2025 118,758 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 118,686 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,091 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,805 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,640 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,820 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 DFE 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 71.4%.

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 DF12 DFE, 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

How do I check the history of DF12 DFE?

You can check the full history of DF12 DFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF12 DFE registered?

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

Is DF12 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 DFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF12 DFE have outstanding finance?

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