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CV62 JYU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,447 mi
Last recorded140,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 JYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 140,447 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2025 138,868 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,582 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,278 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted. (undercover damaged)

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,017 miles

Central Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is heated due to sticking pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,835 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded but system still secure

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,934 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn, no ply or cord showing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CV62 JYU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV62 JYU, 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 CV62 JYU registered?

CV62 JYU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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