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BL12 BVY

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,978 mi
Last recorded180,978 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 180,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 179,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 174,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 174,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 168,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 163,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 149,148 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 149,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 145,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 135,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 101,136 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 101,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BL12 BVY is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey 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 BL12 BVY, 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 BL12 BVY?

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What year was BL12 BVY registered?

BL12 BVY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is BL12 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 BVY 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.

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