2012 SEAT Leon SE Copa CR TDI Ecomotive 1.6L Diesel · YP62 VNZ

This 2012 SEAT Leon SE Copa CR TDI Ecomotive presents a stable and clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 August 2025 at 113,314 miles, passed with zero defects. That test is now just over ten months old, so the certificate remains valid but a fresh inspection is advisable given the vehicle's age. Across the full five-test history, no advisories or failures have ever been recorded, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep rather than a pattern of neglect or recurring faults. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable for a diesel hatchback of this age. Between the March 2022 test at 79,644 miles and the August 2024 test at 104,300 miles, the car covered roughly 24,656 miles in just over two years, averaging around 11,500 miles annually during that period. The jump from 104,300 miles in August 2024 to 113,314 miles in August 2025 adds a further 9,014 miles, which is consistent with sustained regular use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage. A clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a physical inspection. At fourteen years old with over 113,000 miles, the Leon's structural integrity deserves close attention. A buyer should examine the subframes, inner wing arches, and sill seams for corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points where TDI models of this era can develop surface rust that progresses if left untreated. The underside should be checked for exhaust system degradation, including the diesel particulate filter housing and associated pipework, as heat cycling over this mileage can cause cracking or joint failures that may not yet trigger an emissions advisory. The braking and suspension components should also be inspected in person. Even with no flagged defects, brake discs and pads on a diesel Leon driven predominantly at town speeds can develop uneven wear or lipping, and front lower suspension bushes often show play beyond what a static MOT check reveals. The 1.6 TDI engine and its dual-mass flywheel should be listened for at idle and under load, as a failing DMF can produce a rattling that disappears when the clutch is pressed. Tyre condition and date codes matter too, since the record shows no replacements flagged, meaning the current set may be approaching five or six years old regardless of remaining tread depth.