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SEAT Leon

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 CXRMOT history

LS12 CXR is a blue diesel SEAT Leon first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LS12 CXR blue SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,232 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 CXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 CXR was last recorded at 120,232 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,228 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,232 miles
  • 2025 – 118,149 miles
  • 2024 – 114,666 miles
  • 2023 – 112,369 miles
  • 2022 – 109,158 miles
  • 2021 – 104,972 miles
  • 2020 – 101,205 miles
  • 2019 – 95,798 miles
  • 2018 – 86,492 miles
  • 2017 – 72,626 miles
  • 2016 – 61,753 miles
  • 2015 – 44,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,232 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,232 miles
    Test number
    949921375393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  2. Fail120,228 miles (+2,079)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,228 miles
    Test number
    147977907221
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  3. Pass118,149 miles (+3,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,149 miles
    Test number
    337283326403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,666 miles (+2,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    134091960867
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    732424102289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,369 miles (+3,211)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    328306176822
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass109,158 miles (+4,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,158 miles
    Test number
    612135846828
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass104,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    361169845137
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail104,972 miles (+3,767)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    412287220714
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass101,205 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    909464441421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,798 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    560984906832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,492 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    939986685258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,705 miles (+11,079)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    987820756932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront lower grill is damaged

  14. Pass72,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,626 miles
    Test number
    748211217746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,626 miles (+10,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,626 miles
    Test number
    374927275637
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,753 miles (+16,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    882874845220
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on dash

  17. Pass44,955 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,955 miles
    Test number
    198276405116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cuts in n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidwalls

  18. Fail44,955 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,955 miles
    Test number
    127556105118
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cuts in n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidwalls

Questions about LS12 CXR

Does LS12 CXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 CXR is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 CXR?
The MOT on LS12 CXR is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 CXR done?
LS12 CXR was recorded at 120,232 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,622 miles a year.
Has LS12 CXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 CXR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 CXR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 CXR find?
LS12 CXR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear heat shield insecure.

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