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WP61 MBU

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,253 mi
Last recorded197,253 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 MBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 197,253 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 197,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 187,875 miles

Nearside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (ON LIMIT) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 187,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (ON LIMIT) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 166,610 miles

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

both front tyres bald inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2017 166,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,360 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 92,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,941 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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WP61 MBU is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WP61 MBU, 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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WP61 MBU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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