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DU12 OAV

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,910 mi
Last recorded190,910 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OAV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 190,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 190,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 174,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 158,965 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 137,442 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 137,442 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,449 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 112,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,171 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,551 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,926 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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DU12 OAV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU12 OAV, 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 DU12 OAV registered?

DU12 OAV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 OAV safe to buy?

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