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BJ62 YFY

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,684 mi
Last recorded65,684 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,684 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 65,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres devoid of tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension lower arms have surface corerosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 37,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS/NS Slight rust lip inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS/NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box second skin corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting corroded & broken exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 32,109 miles

Central Rear back box second skin peeling

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 26,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,617 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 9,637 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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BJ62 YFY is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ62 YFY, 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 BJ62 YFY registered?

BJ62 YFY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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