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DF12 VWS

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,694 mi
Last recorded121,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VWS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 121,694 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,348 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2025 102,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 84,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 63,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,041 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre starting to split

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 VWS is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWS, 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

How do I check the history of DF12 VWS?

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What year was DF12 VWS registered?

DF12 VWS is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DF12 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 VWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF12 VWS have outstanding finance?

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