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AV12 FRU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 141,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,351 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 97,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,548 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 71,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,641 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,035 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 48,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,552 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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AV12 FRU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV12 FRU, 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.

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What year was AV12 FRU registered?

AV12 FRU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AV12 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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