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DF12 YHM

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YHM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 90,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 89,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 89,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 87,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,047 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 86,047 miles

Central Sound deadening material insecure EXHAUST BLOWING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,779 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 71,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,726 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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DF12 YHM is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF12 YHM, 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 DF12 YHM registered?

DF12 YHM is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is DF12 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 YHM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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