SO12LBA

SEAT LEON

2012 · Blue · Diesel · 1,598 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 17 Aug 2027 (310 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Sep 2026 (40 days overdue)

Mileage

113,932 mi

At MOT on 17 Aug 2026

About SO12LBA

Registration SO12LBA is a 2012 blue SEAT LEON with a 1,598cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 14 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 17 August 2027, which is 310 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

The vehicle has 17 MOT tests on record, including 12 passes and 5 failures, with 46 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 113,932 miles on 17 August 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 7,762 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 109 g/km.

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MOT History 17 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 357710309355
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2027
Mileage recorded: 113,932 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 318308645965
Mileage recorded: 113,932 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 855384129946
Mileage recorded: 109,589 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MOT test number: 410255578346
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2025
Mileage recorded: 101,828 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MOT test number: 281144329170
Mileage recorded: 101,828 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MOT test number: 194441823655
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2022
Mileage recorded: 90,287 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MOT test number: 337006440120
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021
Mileage recorded: 82,536 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 587922901393
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2020
Mileage recorded: 73,428 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY rear tyres inner tread uneven wear (205/55V16)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

MOT test number: 756060468763
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2019
Mileage recorded: 61,999 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 158198284189
Mileage recorded: 61,999 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 890764027344
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018
Mileage recorded: 49,029 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside outer sill panel damaged

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

MOT test number: 588267809461
Mileage recorded: 49,029 MI
Registration at time of test: SO12LBA
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ADVISORY Nearside outer sill panel damaged

FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle specifications

Model: LEON
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 1,598 cc
First Registered: Jul 2012
First Used on Road: 21 Jul 2012
CO2 Emissions: 109 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Revenue Weight: 1,820 kg
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 08 Nov 2024
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 205/55R16

Wheel size 16" 17"

All four wheels 16" wheel

205/55R16 T 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

205 mm

Tread width

Profile

55%

Sidewall

Wheel

16"

Rim

Speed T

118 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

All four wheels 17" wheel

225/45R17 T 94

Fitted to front and rear

Width

225 mm

Tread width

Profile

45%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed T

118 mph

Max speed

Load 94

670 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Seat costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 68.7 mpg; From 109 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 13.2p; At 199.5p/litre
Fill-up: £99.73; Approx. 50L tank
Yearly fuel: £977; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8113 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 22 Aug 2026 at 00:16.