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DE12 YTX

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,865 mi
Last recorded123,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,865 miles

Windscreen damaged.

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 111,656 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 106,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,980 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,203 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,216 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,959 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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DE12 YTX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

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

Is DE12 YTX safe to buy?

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