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TJZ 8397

2012 Seat Leon Reference TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,232 mi
Last recorded123,232 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 8397
MakeSeat
ModelLeon Reference TDI
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 123,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 116,965 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 113,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2021 105,978 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 105,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 91,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 91,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,045 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon Reference TDI?

Based on 2,886 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
7,680
Miles/Year
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1
wheel bearing rough when rotated 1
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TJZ 8397 is a 2012 Seat Leon Reference TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon Reference TDI fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJZ 8397, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was TJZ 8397 registered?

TJZ 8397 is a 2012 Seat Leon Reference TDI, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is TJZ 8397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJZ 8397 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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