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WG61 LYO

2012 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,565 mi
Last recorded111,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 LYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 111,565 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting, inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting, inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides rear, lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 105,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 103,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 103,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 97,212 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 97,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,735 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,019 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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WG61 LYO is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG61 LYO, 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.

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What year was WG61 LYO registered?

WG61 LYO is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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