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DE62 LYV

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,325 mi
Last recorded153,325 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 LYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 153,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 153,301 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,675 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,507 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,652 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear box

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,236 miles

Exhaust mounting defective outer skin coming off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 51,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,093 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions not registered on analizer

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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DE62 LYV is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE62 LYV, 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 DE62 LYV registered?

DE62 LYV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DE62 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 LYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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