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DE12 YUU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,883 mi
Last recorded114,883 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YUU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect approaching change stage (5.3.2 (d))

under body age related corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2024 114,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears inner edges 225/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect approaching change stage (5.3.2 (d))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,783 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front dipped light slightly brighter than near side front

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box second skin corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 104,783 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure central sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box second skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,329 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 95,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,650 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,958 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slightly deteriorated cracks in inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2019 75,681 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 75,681 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,161 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,789 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,280 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of componants

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,647 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 YUU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE12 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

DE12 YUU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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