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WJ12 LZE

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,003 mi
Last recorded120,003 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 LZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 120,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 117,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,579 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is misshaped

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,997 miles

no smoke emissions 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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WJ12 LZE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ12 LZE, 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 WJ12 LZE?

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What year was WJ12 LZE registered?

WJ12 LZE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is WJ12 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 LZE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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