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WU12 ORZ

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,083 mi
Last recorded217,083 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ORZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 217,083 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 206,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 191,853 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 175,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 161,586 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 161,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,433 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 121,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 95,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in outer tread area of tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to between 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 67,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

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 ORZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

WU12 ORZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is WU12 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 ORZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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