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DU62 VCA

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,716 mi
Last recorded136,716 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 VCA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 136,716 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 136,492 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 121,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 120,063 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 119,589 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 118,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,189 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2024 106,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,613 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 86,592 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bulb failure light illuminated but all lights operational

exhaust system corroded

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,607 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bulb failure light illuminated but all lights operational

exhaust system corroded

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,861 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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DU62 VCA is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU62 VCA, 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 DU62 VCA registered?

DU62 VCA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DU62 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 VCA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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