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Y99 EMG

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,044 mi
Last recorded106,044 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 EMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,044 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSF-NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule see it through wheel arch area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR-OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr-osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR-NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR-OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 101,677 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 101,650 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 98,732 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 97,294 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 97,220 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y99 EMG is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y99 EMG, 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 Y99 EMG registered?

Y99 EMG is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is Y99 EMG safe to buy?

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