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DE12 YVB

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,083 mi
Last recorded116,083 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YVB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,083 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 112,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 98,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 79,454 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,565 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,227 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 72,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also mishapen and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre mishapen

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,309 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

no exhaust smoke detected

Pass 20 Feb 2016 42,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,005 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 YVB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YVB, 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 DE12 YVB registered?

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

Is DE12 YVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 YVB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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