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DS61 FUP

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FUP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 114,590 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 114,550 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 106,011 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,493 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,493 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 89,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,529 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER SHOULDERS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has repair close to edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also has a repair ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,664 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,074 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 49,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,666 miles

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

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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DS61 FUP 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 73.3%.

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 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 DS61 FUP, 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 DS61 FUP registered?

DS61 FUP is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is DS61 FUP safe to buy?

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