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AYZ 7857

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,599 mi
Last recorded192,599 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 7857
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 192,599 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 192,197 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2025 192,424 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 189,456 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 189,414 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 146,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,540 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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AYZ 7857 is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AYZ 7857, 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 AYZ 7857?

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What year was AYZ 7857 registered?

AYZ 7857 is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is AYZ 7857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYZ 7857 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYZ 7857 have outstanding finance?

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