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WP12 AVY

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,158 mi
Last recorded110,158 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 AVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,158 miles

Central Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 110,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,993 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks - misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine mil is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides - n/s worse (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks - misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear belts not checked due to customers stuff on back seats ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join - clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount corroded off - all other mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 77,595 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,059 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,995 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 51,955 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,415 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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WP12 AVY is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP12 AVY, 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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WP12 AVY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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