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DF12 HFX

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,474 mi
Last recorded214,474 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 214,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 208,550 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 208,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 194,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 185,254 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 175,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,823 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 126,790 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,745 miles

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape 225/45r1791y

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,892 miles

DPF system fitted no emission readings

Fail 5 Jun 2015 76,892 miles

DPF system fitted no emission readings

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 HFX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

DF12 HFX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DF12 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 HFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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