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DG62 XWL

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 XWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 101,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 97,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,200 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,832 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At lowest point, and wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At lowest point, and wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and engine cover fitted, engine undertray loose

Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays and engine cover fitted, engine undertray loose

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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DG62 XWL is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG62 XWL, 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 DG62 XWL registered?

DG62 XWL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DG62 XWL safe to buy?

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