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WU12 ORC

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ORC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,585 miles

Offside Front Lower front section of bumper damaged

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front head light lenses cloudy giving a weak beam pattern

Fail 31 Mar 2025 116,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front head light lenses cloudy giving a weak beam pattern

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,561 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,522 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 94,522 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 88,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer of exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer of exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,507 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,263 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,034 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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WU12 ORC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU12 ORC, 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 WU12 ORC?

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What year was WU12 ORC registered?

WU12 ORC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is WU12 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 ORC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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