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Y15 LXD

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,098 mi
Last recorded185,098 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 LXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 185,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 185,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 179,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 161,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 153,949 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,333 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Rears (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,162 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,481 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,153 miles

nearside rear lower reflector missing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,463 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,344 miles

Rear number plate damaged

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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Y15 LXD is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black 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 Y15 LXD, 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 Y15 LXD registered?

Y15 LXD is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is Y15 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y15 LXD 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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