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XJ55 HAN

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,584 mi
Last recorded140,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ55 HAN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 140,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 137,029 miles

body under cover with underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 106,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,138 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun strip in swept area removed

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 33,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,140 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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XJ55 HAN is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black 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 XJ55 HAN, 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 XJ55 HAN registered?

XJ55 HAN is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is XJ55 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ55 HAN 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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