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YB12 URE

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,579 mi
Last recorded136,579 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 URE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 136,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 128,021 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 122,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 100,645 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 100,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,465 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 53,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,517 miles

3rd brake light inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2015 24,516 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

3rd brake light inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light on dash

offisde rear tyre cracking

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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YB12 URE is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB12 URE, 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 YB12 URE registered?

YB12 URE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is YB12 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 URE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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