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WR12 BZU

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,862 mi
Last recorded131,862 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 BZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 131,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 113,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 113,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,982 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 31 May 2022 104,087 miles

Bulb failure warning on but all lights working

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust center section mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 104,087 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Center sleeve clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bulb failure warning on but all lights working

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust center section mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 96,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 85,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 15 May 2020 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 80,400 miles

advise one centre exhaust clamp missing and the other one corroded

advise signs of o/s/r brake been binding and getting hot

Pass 24 May 2018 74,243 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 74,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 60,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 44,656 miles

engine oil level at min on dipstick

Fail 25 May 2016 44,656 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil level at min on dipstick

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,768 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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WR12 BZU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR12 BZU, 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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What year was WR12 BZU registered?

WR12 BZU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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