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DS61 XSB

2012 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,019 mi
Last recorded88,019 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XSB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 88,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 88,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 87,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 82,972 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 74,504 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side/edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,457 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 38,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine is very noisy

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 35,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in outer side wall / recomend replacement . /205/55/r16 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre / cracks developing in centre tread band .

Fail 10 May 2018 28,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre / cracks developing in centre tread band .

Pass 6 May 2017 24,405 miles

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

Offside Rear o.s.rear tyre / small cracks in centre tread band

Pass 28 May 2016 18,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 18,095 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,143 miles

NS REAR TYRE WALL RUBBED

Fail 28 Jan 2015 7,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NS REAR TYRE WALL RUBBED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XSB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XSB, 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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DS61 XSB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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