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DU12 OUS

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,191 mi
Last recorded100,191 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 92,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,584 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,539 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 46,233 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 46,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 34,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

T.P.M.S Warning light on

Fail 11 May 2018 34,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

T.P.M.S Warning light on

Pass 11 May 2017 29,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,824 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 OUS 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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

DU12 OUS is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DU12 OUS safe to buy?

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