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BN12 KBZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,545 mi
Last recorded55,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,535 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,522 miles

O/S/F tyre bald inner tread almost to cords

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 35,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 35,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,463 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres have wear to inside edges

Smoke test carried out, no reading detected by smoke meter 0.00, therefore plate reading 0.6m-1 reached

Under vehicle cover fitted (engine/gearbox)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 14,126 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 13,198 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 13,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades worn

under tray 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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BN12 KBZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN12 KBZ, 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 BN12 KBZ registered?

BN12 KBZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BN12 KBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 KBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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