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BL12 BWB

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,064 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 61,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,043 miles

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

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 8 Jul 2021 54,043 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,477 miles

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

emissions too low to read

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 13 Jul 2020 51,477 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

emissions too low to read

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,106 miles

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

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,542 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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BL12 BWB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BL12 BWB, 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 BL12 BWB registered?

BL12 BWB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is BL12 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 BWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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