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WJ12 VAU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 88,167 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,984 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 82,980 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Jan 2024 77,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2024 77,421 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch cover/under tray and bumper damaged

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,282 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,569 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

parking brake requirements just met lever has slight travel

Pass 3 May 2019 43,527 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 May 2018 32,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,803 miles

Rear Inner tyres wearing uneven both sides

Pass 31 May 2016 15,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,870 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 VAU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black 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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

WJ12 VAU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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