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WM12 MVK

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,705 mi
Last recorded141,705 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 MVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 141,705 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded/broken

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 141,705 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded/broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,348 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded/broken

Fail 25 Nov 2024 134,307 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded/broken

Pass 30 Nov 2023 125,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,717 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing but still operating as intended

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

emissions FAS not detected

Fail 5 Aug 2022 116,716 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing but still operating as intended

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

emissions FAS not detected

Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,543 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 108,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

emissions (fas not detected)

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,734 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 66,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,696 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WM12 MVK is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM12 MVK, 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 WM12 MVK registered?

WM12 MVK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is WM12 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 MVK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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