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DG12 CWN

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,556 mi
Last recorded108,556 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,556 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,840 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. inner wall are getting bold. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn, started to leaking from back. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion all over from outside.

Fail 21 Jul 2025 105,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. inner wall are getting bold. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn, started to leaking from back. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion all over from outside.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,346 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken,need welding. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,036 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two is not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,867 miles

Central Rear wiper blade is defective.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,418 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 66,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,680 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,549 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 31 Jul 2018 51,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 25 May 2017 40,948 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 31,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,120 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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DG12 CWN is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

DG12 CWN is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DG12 CWN safe to buy?

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