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WF12 LHB

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,956 mi
Last recorded114,956 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,956 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front headlamps discoloured

rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,235 miles

Wiper blades smear the screen

Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,235 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Wiper blades smear the screen

Pass 21 Apr 2020 92,055 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 92,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear tyres are perishing on tread and on 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2019 83,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

rear tyres are perishing on tread and on 3mm

Pass 11 May 2018 71,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

center mirror missing

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 71,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

center mirror missing

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 57,592 miles

Center mirror missing

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 57,592 miles

Center mirror missing

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 45,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 35,830 miles

no smoke missions detected

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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WF12 LHB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WF12 LHB, 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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What year was WF12 LHB registered?

WF12 LHB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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