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DA61 YGE

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YGE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,214 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,066 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,082 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2023 103,082 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,131 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,142 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,755 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,910 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,586 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 57,240 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,239 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA61 YGE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA61 YGE, 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 DA61 YGE registered?

DA61 YGE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is DA61 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YGE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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