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SEAT Leon

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

LS12 HXLMOT history

LS12 HXL is a red petrol SEAT Leon first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LS12 HXL red SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,812 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HXL was last recorded at 94,812 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,811 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,812 miles
  • 2025 – 91,623 miles
  • 2024 – 85,132 miles
  • 2023 – 79,061 miles
  • 2022 – 71,632 miles
  • 2021 – 66,080 miles
  • 2020 – 61,464 miles
  • 2019 – 44,270 miles
  • 2018 – 34,334 miles
  • 2017 – 29,069 miles
  • 2016 – 24,664 miles
  • 2015 – 20,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,812 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,812 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,812 miles
    Test number
    798425900042
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail94,811 miles (+15)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    273769361215
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail94,796 miles (+3,173)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,796 miles
    Test number
    390990116260
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,623 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,623 miles
    Test number
    692894135618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,132 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    429253010455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    963409445275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Fail79,061 miles (+7,429)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    284263234600
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass71,632 miles (+5,552)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    592441226584
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,080 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,080 miles
    Test number
    605756514621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,464 miles (+17,194)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    491182699959
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass44,270 miles (+9,936)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,270 miles
    Test number
    463818842631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,334 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    229249103516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,069 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    379145435852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    823322899136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,664 miles (+4,471)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    194318504210
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
  16. Pass20,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    369204665001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 HXL

Does LS12 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HXL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HXL?
The MOT on LS12 HXL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 HXL done?
LS12 HXL was recorded at 94,812 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,748 miles a year.
Has LS12 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HXL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 HXL 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 HXL find?
LS12 HXL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box, and 1 more.

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