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DF12 OEE

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,154 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 81,154 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 10 May 2024 69,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 66,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 62,885 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,245 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 54,263 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres deteriorated and out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,119 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,765 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,734 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 OEE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

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

Is DF12 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 OEE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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