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DG12 CVR

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 126,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 107,309 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 107,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers leaking but not excessively

Rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,404 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

minor leak from n/s/r shock absorber

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,179 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,179 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 58,395 miles

slight leak from n/s/ shock absorber

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,645 miles

Offside Front tyre becoming badly cracked

Offside Rear tyre becoming cracked

Pass 27 May 2017 45,954 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2017 45,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 34,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,086 miles

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

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)

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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DG12 CVR is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DG12 CVR, 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 DG12 CVR registered?

DG12 CVR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is DG12 CVR safe to buy?

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