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Y33 RKE

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,263 mi
Last recorded96,263 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 RKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 89,000 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 89,000 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 73,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape 225/40/18

Fail 9 Aug 2018 44,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape 225/40/18

service light on

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,755 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

n/s front tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s front tyre wearing low 225/40/18

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,784 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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Y33 RKE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y33 RKE, 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 Y33 RKE registered?

Y33 RKE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is Y33 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 RKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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