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DF12 HGU

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,163 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage but still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 73,109 miles

Nearside Front door damaged but sharp edges covered up

Fail 1 Oct 2016 73,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front door damaged but sharp edges covered up

Pass 28 Sep 2015 628,808 miles

Emissions reading is at 0.00%

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 HGU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGU, 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.

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What year was DF12 HGU registered?

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

Is DF12 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 HGU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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