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WJ12 TMV

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,007 mi
Last recorded82,007 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TMV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,073 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 75,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,534 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,976 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 29,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,397 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 TMV is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

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

Is WJ12 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 TMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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