2012 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · 996 BAK
2012 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 150,058 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
996 BAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 150,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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996 BAK Mileage History
- 05/10/2023141,301 mi
- 05/10/2023141,301 mi
- 05/10/2024146,388 mi+5,087 mi
- 05/10/2024146,388 mi
- 02/10/2025150,058 mi+3,670 mi
Average of roughly 4,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
996 BAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Leon (996 BAK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Pan Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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