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DG12 EVX

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,061 mi
Last recorded126,061 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 125,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,505 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 108,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,030 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 100,030 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nearside rear tyre pressure obviously low. Inflated (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,089 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering badly

undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,449 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,512 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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DG12 EVX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG12 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

DG12 EVX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is DG12 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 EVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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