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DJ53 TAB

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,619 mi
Last recorded143,619 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 TAB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 143,619 miles

Front front bumper, undertray, Offside front Foglamp loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm, also perished, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip damage on windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2024 143,580 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 too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front front bumper, undertray, Offside front Foglamp loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm, also perished, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

stone chip damage on windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2023 135,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 130,773 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 130,773 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative insufficient fluid to headlamps (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,441 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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DJ53 TAB is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DJ53 TAB, 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 DJ53 TAB registered?

DJ53 TAB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DJ53 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ53 TAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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