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YA12 YVC

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,604 mi
Last recorded153,604 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 153,604 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 150,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 146,059 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 142,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 139,106 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 139,106 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 134,277 miles

Cambelt due??

Clutch biting high

Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,294 miles

Cambelt due??

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 122,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Cambelt due??

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On shoulder 205/55 16

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,212 miles

Cambelt due??

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,212 miles

Cambelt due??

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YA12 YVC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YA12 YVC, 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 YA12 YVC registered?

YA12 YVC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is YA12 YVC safe to buy?

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