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Y31 KYB

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,637 mi
Last recorded137,637 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 KYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,637 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 137,637 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 121,206 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 115,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 May 2023 115,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,305 miles

Front both, headlight beam image poor.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225.45.17 94W.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 107,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.45.17 94W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.45.17 94W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both, headlight beam image poor.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225.45.17 94W.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake needs attention, only just met requirements.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,866 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,862 miles

exhaust rusty

rear brakes rusty

Pass 20 May 2019 90,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 80,917 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 18 May 2017 70,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,168 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 May 2015 50,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y31 KYB is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y31 KYB, 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 Y31 KYB registered?

Y31 KYB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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