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CX12 YTU

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,049 mi
Last recorded147,049 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 147,049 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 147,046 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. been cut open/welded on front (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts loose to gearbox flange & leaking (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 130,544 miles

Middle exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,108 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty / outer skin loose / rattling

Fail 21 Feb 2024 121,750 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty / outer skin loose / rattling

park brake effort only just pass 16%

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,001 miles

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

engine covers-under trays fitted

o.s.f windscreen slight chip-rear exhaust deteriorated-centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers-under trays fitted-rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,987 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,631 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner tread has high spots

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,840 miles

Nearside Front cuts in outer tyre wall

Fail 10 Mar 2017 59,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front cuts in outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,328 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 50,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 y xl (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,034 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 YTU is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YTU, 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 CX12 YTU registered?

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

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