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AO61 XJJ

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XJJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 93,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,957 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,659 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,480 miles

chipped screen

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,396 miles

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

Central Rear tyres signs of perishing

Central exhaust centre pipe clamp badly corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,280 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,102 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorating

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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AO61 XJJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red 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 AO61 XJJ, 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 AO61 XJJ registered?

AO61 XJJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is AO61 XJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 XJJ 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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