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DF61 FPE

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,128 mi
Last recorded170,128 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 FPE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 170,128 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 159,073 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 143,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,112 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,938 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,864 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 83,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 r16 91v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,474 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,030 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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DF61 FPE is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF61 FPE, 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 DF61 FPE?

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What year was DF61 FPE registered?

DF61 FPE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is DF61 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 FPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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