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DP12 PWZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,544 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,368 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,947 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,414 miles

Front inside edge wear

Front near wear limit

Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,031 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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DP12 PWZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DP12 PWZ, 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 DP12 PWZ registered?

DP12 PWZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DP12 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 PWZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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