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AF62 VYV

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,139 mi
Last recorded57,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2022 50,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge. advise alignment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking/perishing. worn low

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge. advise alignment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 29,275 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Rear both rear tyres perished on sides

Fail 18 Jan 2019 29,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not clearing fully as designed (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Rear both rear tyres perished on sides

Pass 15 Jan 2018 20,923 miles

Emission not detected at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2018 20,923 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Emission not detected at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2017 11,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 6,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 6,048 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AF62 VYV is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 VYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF62 VYV registered?

AF62 VYV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AF62 VYV safe to buy?

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