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BN12 VHP

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,529 mi
Last recorded132,529 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 132,529 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights opaque and water ingress

Fail 11 Jun 2026 132,529 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights opaque and water ingress

Pass 16 Jun 2025 126,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,588 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 119,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,923 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension Slightly Corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 111,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension Slightly Corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,581 miles

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

tps on

Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,579 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,116 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 46,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,763 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 32,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,765 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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BN12 VHP is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN12 VHP, 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.

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What year was BN12 VHP registered?

BN12 VHP is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is BN12 VHP safe to buy?

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