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CY12 HGX

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,749 mi
Last recorded176,749 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 HGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 176,749 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 169,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 159,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2023 155,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,059 miles

Offside 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))

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 107,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 104,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 81,292 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 57,627 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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CY12 HGX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CY12 HGX, 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 CY12 HGX registered?

CY12 HGX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is CY12 HGX safe to buy?

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