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WJ12 LYR

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,402 mi
Last recorded114,402 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 LYR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 114,402 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust skin rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2025 107,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,259 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 95,162 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,813 miles

zero emissions

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished/cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm!!/recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray fitted obscuring view/access

Fail 2 Aug 2018 65,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished/cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm!!/recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray fitted obscuring view/access

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread split

Offside Rear tyre tread just on legal limit

Fail 14 Aug 2017 63,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre tread split

Offside Rear tyre tread just on legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,640 miles

drivers seat belt clasp (plastic surround broken)

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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WJ12 LYR is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WJ12 LYR, 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 WJ12 LYR registered?

WJ12 LYR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 LYR 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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