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HB12 OWL

2015 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB12 OWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 106,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,223 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers & EXTREMELY close to showing canvas Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,903 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 84,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 70,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,930 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 Inner tread feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 46,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,884 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,896 miles

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

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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HB12 OWL is a 2015 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,545 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 HB12 OWL, 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 11 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HB12 OWL registered?

HB12 OWL is a 2015 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2015.

Is HB12 OWL safe to buy?

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