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WP61 MDF

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 114,454 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 114,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger broken and exhaust damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,549 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Center Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Center Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,425 miles

Center exhaust clamp around the joining sleeve is corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,937 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroding

Dual controls fitted, functioning as intended

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged/disconnected

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,937 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroding

Dual controls fitted, functioning as intended

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged/disconnected

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,589 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 88,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,005 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 83,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge of tread 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus wearing on edge of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,488 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,488 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,544 miles

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick - oil added to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MDF 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 WP61 MDF, 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 MDF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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