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BJ12 XDF

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 140,306 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 132,705 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 129,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 104,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,848 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken off

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,081 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,081 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,805 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,366 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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BJ12 XDF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ12 XDF, 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

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What year was BJ12 XDF registered?

BJ12 XDF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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