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2012 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · KP62 UHR

KP62 UHR

2012 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 135,270 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2012 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
135,270 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 26 September 2025 at 135,270 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025. Since the failures recorded no specific defects prior to the pass, the owner likely addressed minor non-compliance items immediately after testing rather than suffering from recurring mechanical faults. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 119,618 miles and the September 2025 test at 135,270 miles, the car covered 15,652 miles. This represents a steady usage rate of roughly 7,800 miles per annum during that specific period, which remains within the national average. The regular annual testing intervals suggest the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting through long periods of neglect. A physical inspection should focus on components most prone to wear at this mileage, given the lack of recorded advisories. The buyer should check the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these often perish on SEAT platforms of this age. Given the mileage, inspecting the brake discs for thinning and the calipers for binding conditions is also essential. While the MOT history is clean of structural rust, a close look at the sills and rear mounting points is necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has compromised the structural integrity of the chassis.
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KP62 UHR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
  • 135,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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KP62 UHR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (KP62 UHR) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

KP62 UHR Mileage History

  1. 30/08/2023119,618 mi
  2. 30/09/2024129,941 mi+10,323 mi
  3. 30/09/2024129,941 mi
  4. 26/09/2025135,270 mi+5,329 mi
  5. 26/09/2025135,270 mi

Average of roughly 7,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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