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Y40 MMC

2012 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 MMC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,877 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,136 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 68,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 30 Oct 2021 62,133 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,068 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 56,068 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,512 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 36,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 22,756 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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Y40 MMC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y40 MMC, 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 Y40 MMC registered?

Y40 MMC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is Y40 MMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 MMC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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