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R12 DVO

2013 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,030 mi
Last recorded149,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 149,029 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted coming off backing plate. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,908 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 136,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 126,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,567 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,619 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads On 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads On 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS on

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 65,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,153 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,153 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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R12 DVO is a 2013 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 69,525 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 R12 DVO, 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 13 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R12 DVO registered?

R12 DVO is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2013.

Is R12 DVO safe to buy?

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