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WP61 BZF

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,519 mi
Last recorded166,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 BZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 166,519 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 166,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 152,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 141,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lamp unit damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner lamp unit damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 35,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

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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WP61 BZF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP61 BZF, 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

How do I check the history of WP61 BZF?

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What year was WP61 BZF registered?

WP61 BZF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is WP61 BZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 BZF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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