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DG12 PEO

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,271 mi
Last recorded180,271 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 PEO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 180,271 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer de laminating not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2022 158,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 151,827 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 146,379 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,571 miles

Exhaust system corroding/deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 123,160 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2018 123,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,089 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,891 miles

Could not carry out emissions due to rev restriction.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PEO is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PEO, 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.

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What year was DG12 PEO registered?

DG12 PEO is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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