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CY12 HHC

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,828 mi
Last recorded121,828 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm @ 225/40 r18 Y...sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/40 r18 Y...cut inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear section exhaust system heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2025 121,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm @ 225/40 r18 Y...sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 225/40 r18 Y...cut inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear section exhaust system heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2024 114,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 114,585 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp no longer supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 108,520 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp no longer supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,917 miles

All 4 Tyres Beginning To Perish

Rear Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Rear Heatshield Loose

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 69,627 miles

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 57,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 46,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,946 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 HHC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CY12 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

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

Is CY12 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 HHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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