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DF12 KWJ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,125 mi
Last recorded173,125 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 173,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 163,338 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 154,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 146,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 129,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 117,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,982 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,180 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 KWJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

DF12 KWJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is DF12 KWJ safe to buy?

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