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AU62 XRW

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,187 mi
Last recorded184,187 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XRW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 184,187 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2025 183,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 161,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 145,570 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 145,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 128,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,168 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,338 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 72,203 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 72,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,628 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 55,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,695 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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AU62 XRW is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU62 XRW, 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 AU62 XRW?

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What year was AU62 XRW registered?

AU62 XRW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AU62 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XRW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU62 XRW have outstanding finance?

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