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DL12 ACU

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,891 mi
Last recorded132,891 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 ACU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 132,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,347 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 12 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 31,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1x (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DL12 ACU 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 92.3%.

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 DL12 ACU, 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 DL12 ACU registered?

DL12 ACU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is DL12 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 ACU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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