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DF61 LYA

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,172 mi
Last recorded165,172 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 165,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 160,374 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 160,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 147,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 134,918 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 134,762 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,730 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,362 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,056 miles

os rear tyre tread low centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,892 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 50,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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DF61 LYA is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF61 LYA, 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

How do I check the history of DF61 LYA?

You can check the full history of DF61 LYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF61 LYA registered?

DF61 LYA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is DF61 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 LYA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF61 LYA have outstanding finance?

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