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WA61 MEE

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA61 MEE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,814 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,814 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested engine bad missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

tyre presure light on

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,453 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 74,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 73,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

breather valve on camshaft cover to air box has snapped off and breathing oil from open area

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,093 miles

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,024 miles

Rear n/s and o/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear n/s and o/s tyres starting to crack in tread and sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,137 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MEE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WA61 MEE, 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

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What year was WA61 MEE registered?

WA61 MEE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is WA61 MEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA61 MEE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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