SEAT Leon
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LT12 XOUMOT history
LT12 XOU is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 123,390 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 XOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Leon
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 XOU was last recorded at 123,390 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 May 2016: 26,640 miles, lower than 45,725 miles on 12 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,318 miles · 9 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,072 miles
- Average per year
- 7,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,390 miles
- 2024 – 119,318 miles
- 2023 – 114,077 miles
- 2022 – 108,181 miles
- 2021 – 100,505 miles
- 2020 – 93,495 miles
- 2019 – 86,158 miles
- 2018 – 77,201 miles
- 2017 – 70,127 miles
- 2016 – 26,640 miles
- 2015 – 45,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,390 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,390 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 123,390 miles
- Test number
- 185835637202
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,390 miles (+4,072)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,390 miles
- Test number
- 404192087333
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,318 miles (+5,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,318 miles
- Test number
- 942528927365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,077 miles (+5,896)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,077 miles
- Test number
- 416518529094
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F + O/S/F Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight Bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,181 miles (+7,676)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 108,181 miles
- Test number
- 915284533004
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front Inners look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts have several cuts and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass100,505 miles (+7,010)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 100,505 miles
- Test number
- 930893517036
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, heavily perished and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass93,495 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 93,495 miles
- Test number
- 548405345233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail93,495 miles (+7,337)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,495 miles
- Test number
- 317001767990
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass86,158 miles (+8,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 86,158 miles
- Test number
- 536491368353
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,201 miles (+7,074)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 77,201 miles
- Test number
- 877047325038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,127 miles (+43,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,127 miles
- Test number
- 227682509074
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass26,640 miles (-19,085)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 26,640 miles
- Test number
- 758596479002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,725 miles (+214)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,725 miles
- Test number
- 236193265401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,511 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 45,511 miles
- Test number
- 275859585020
- NoteN/s/f mirror glass cracked and cover missing
Questions about LT12 XOU
- Does LT12 XOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XOU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 XOU?
- The MOT on LT12 XOU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 XOU done?
- LT12 XOU was recorded at 123,390 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,255 miles a year.
- Has LT12 XOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 XOU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LT12 XOU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LT12 XOU find?
- LT12 XOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cracking and cuts, and 5 more.
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