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BJ62 YVV

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,655 mi
Last recorded121,655 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 121,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 113,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,482 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,472 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear reg damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,388 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YVV 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 83.3%.

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 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ62 YVV registered?

BJ62 YVV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is BJ62 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 YVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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