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T70 SYX

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 SYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 95,839 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,338 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

ZERO EMISSIONS RECORDED

Fail 18 Sep 2024 86,338 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ZERO EMISSIONS RECORDED

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,613 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 75,498 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 70,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 62,936 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 66,520 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 66,520 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 58,335 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2/3mm but worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear seat belt not retracting last bit

Pass 12 May 2018 60,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 56,022 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,604 miles

engine cover fitted

lower under cover fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 48,304 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,579 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 42,579 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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T70 SYX is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 T70 SYX, 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 T70 SYX registered?

T70 SYX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is T70 SYX safe to buy?

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