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DE12 YTW

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,566 mi
Last recorded117,566 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YTW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 117,566 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,514 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 108,728 miles

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

central exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2024 108,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,146 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,864 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 96,864 miles

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

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

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Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,433 miles

Offside Rear passenger door and wheel arch damaged no corrosion or sharp edges when tested

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,259 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,423 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 45,564 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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DE12 YTW is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 YTW, 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 DE12 YTW registered?

DE12 YTW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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