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WG12 OPR

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,982 mi
Last recorded115,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 OPR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 115,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 113,635 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 113,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,407 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,407 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,609 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,592 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 35,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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WG12 OPR is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG12 OPR, 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 WG12 OPR registered?

WG12 OPR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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