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BL12 XJB

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,354 mi
Last recorded163,354 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 XJB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 163,354 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 153,676 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,585 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,157 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 132,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 110,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 102,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front side lights have leds fitted

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 XJB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

BL12 XJB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BL12 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 XJB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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