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AY12 WGX

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,798 mi
Last recorded151,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,798 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 151,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 141,733 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 141,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,555 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 118,492 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2021 105,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,158 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 66,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 50,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 70,771 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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AY12 WGX is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY12 WGX, 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 AY12 WGX?

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What year was AY12 WGX registered?

AY12 WGX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AY12 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WGX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY12 WGX have outstanding finance?

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