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CX12 YTS

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,647 mi
Last recorded143,647 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YTS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 143,647 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 143,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,198 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 136,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,890 miles

Both front tyres 2.5mm

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,200 miles

Front Wipers smiring

Both front headlight brackets slight defect

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,854 miles

engine/under covers.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 117,854 miles

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

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

engine/under covers.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,862 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 105,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,207 miles

emissions too clean for report

Pass 25 Mar 2016 75,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,014 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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CX12 YTS is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX12 YTS, 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 CX12 YTS registered?

CX12 YTS is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is CX12 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 YTS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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