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VU62 USB

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 USB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just above legal limit(1.6mm)and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just above legal limit(1.6mm)and balb on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 116,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just above legal limit(1.6mm)and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn just above legal limit(1.6mm)and balb on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 102,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,287 miles

Nearside Front 'DRL' light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

interior mirror not fitted

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,765 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,111 miles

Rear nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,934 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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VU62 USB is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VU62 USB, 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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VU62 USB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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