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DU12 OWA

2012 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,963 mi
Last recorded16,963 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2024 16,963 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 16,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 16,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 15,786 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 15,453 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 14,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 12,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 11,852 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 11,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWA is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

Is DU12 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 OWA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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