2012 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · KP12 HAU
2012 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 174,582 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP12 HAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 174,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KP12 HAU Mileage History
- 15/04/2024143,193 mi
- 10/04/2025160,280 mi+17,087 mi
- 10/04/2025160,288 mi+8 mi
- 15/04/2026174,579 mi+14,291 mi
- 15/04/2026174,582 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 15,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP12 HAU 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 (KP12 HAU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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