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DS12 UTK

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 UTK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 109,741 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlight damaged

Fail 23 May 2024 109,741 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlight damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 103,480 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 103,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

outer casing exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 95,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 90,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 74,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,020 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,349 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 31,347 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DS12 UTK is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DS12 UTK, 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 DS12 UTK registered?

DS12 UTK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DS12 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 UTK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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