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Y23 CTW

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,237 mi
Last recorded61,237 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 CTW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 61,237 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,497 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 119,486 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,364 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 98,582 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills bubbling both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 98,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills bubbling both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 51,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2021 84,575 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items dash/interior mirror/windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,450 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,431 miles

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

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

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

tpms light illuminated

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, not through to cords yet

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 68,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall, not through to cords yet

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,373 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

wipers smear slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2017 62,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

wipers smear slightly

Offside Front tyre has secondary rubber exposed

Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,933 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 55,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,062 miles

tpms lamp stays on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,147 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,745 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,745 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,587 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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Y23 CTW is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y23 CTW, 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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Y23 CTW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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