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WJ12 TMU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 120,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,457 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,763 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 78,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,145 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,857 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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WJ12 TMU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TMU, 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 WJ12 TMU registered?

WJ12 TMU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is WJ12 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 TMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ12 TMU have outstanding finance?

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