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AV61 XKT

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,323 mi
Last recorded212,323 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XKT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 212,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 2 Dec 2020 191,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre out of shape inner tread

Offside Front fog lamp lense smashed

Rear tailgate not opening

Fail 30 Nov 2020 191,661 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre out of shape inner tread

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lense smashed

Offside Front headlight lense damaged

Rear tailgate not opening

Pass 29 Nov 2019 167,133 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded through. System still secure

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

Offside Front Foglamp lens smashed

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 136,131 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 136,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,790 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,635 miles

Offside Front items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 20,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,605 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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AV61 XKT is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV61 XKT, 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 AV61 XKT registered?

AV61 XKT is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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