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DV12 GUD

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,689 mi
Last recorded142,689 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 GUD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus sidewall perishing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre plus sidewall perishing ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,657 miles

rear brake bind os rear

Fail 23 Apr 2018 74,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake bind os rear

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,703 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,116 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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DV12 GUD is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV12 GUD, 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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What year was DV12 GUD registered?

DV12 GUD is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DV12 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 GUD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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