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DL12 AEM

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 AEM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,119 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 76,361 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Low brake pad warning lamp illuminated-All pads OK

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light on dash

Fail 24 Feb 2023 71,560 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,604 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,859 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2019 49,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,454 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 33,377 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,240 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER TREADS ON LIMITS AND TREAD LIFTING FROM BONDING NS FRONT TYRE WALL PERISHED

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 AEM is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEM, 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 DL12 AEM registered?

DL12 AEM is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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