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WU12 NYF

2012 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,192 mi
Last recorded35,192 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,192 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Feb 2025 35,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,726 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 28,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 14,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,957 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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WU12 NYF is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WU12 NYF, 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 WU12 NYF registered?

WU12 NYF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WU12 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 NYF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU12 NYF have outstanding finance?

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