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BN12 XUZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 93,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,113 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished.

front tyres bald on edges.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,381 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 56,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,421 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,446 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 XUZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XUZ, 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 BN12 XUZ?

You can check the full history of BN12 XUZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN12 XUZ registered?

BN12 XUZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is BN12 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XUZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 XUZ have outstanding finance?

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