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DN61 AYT

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,750 mi
Last recorded125,750 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 AYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 125,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box, outer skin corroded

full under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,831 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 122,829 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 122,819 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted to vehicle

tail box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2022 118,753 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 118,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 113,804 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroding and rusting.

Fail 5 May 2021 113,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroding and rusting.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,367 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 113,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,260 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,196 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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DN61 AYT is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN61 AYT, 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 DN61 AYT registered?

DN61 AYT is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is DN61 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 AYT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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