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WJ12 VBZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,719 mi
Last recorded148,719 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 148,719 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,109 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 108,125 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 108,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 93,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,710 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,042 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 61,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,521 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 VBZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VBZ, 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.

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What year was WJ12 VBZ registered?

WJ12 VBZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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