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WU12 OPZ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,076 mi
Last recorded175,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 175,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 166,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 162,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 158,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 152,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 147,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 142,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,127 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 136,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 130,560 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,216 miles

Both front tyres treads low and rear n/s tyre has cracking at sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,796 miles

all four tyre treads near or on limit now

rear brake pads worn to limit

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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WU12 OPZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WU12 OPZ, 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

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What year was WU12 OPZ registered?

WU12 OPZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is WU12 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 OPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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