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WA61 AZA

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,096 mi
Last recorded98,096 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA61 AZA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,596 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 83,596 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 19 100y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,473 miles

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

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

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

emissions too lean to record

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,852 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,189 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 60,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,337 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,715 miles

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 12 Mar 2021 44,176 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,075 miles

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fritted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,022 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 23,061 miles

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,979 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,810 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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WA61 AZA is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WA61 AZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA61 AZA?

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What year was WA61 AZA registered?

WA61 AZA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is WA61 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA61 AZA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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