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DF12 ODX

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,533 mi
Last recorded133,533 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 ODX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 133,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 114,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 114,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,598 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass ()

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

Offside Front bumper loose but secure

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,222 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limt (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper corner (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,683 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,432 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,829 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,829 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,140 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ODX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

DF12 ODX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is DF12 ODX safe to buy?

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