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AV12 MXB

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,308 mi
Last recorded155,308 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 155,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 151,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 146,114 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 140,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 16 May 2023 140,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 133,447 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 129,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,372 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 111,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,219 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,900 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 MXB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV12 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

AV12 MXB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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