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YC12 VCL

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,286 mi
Last recorded134,286 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VCL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 134,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/r/brake binding

Pass 6 Aug 2025 123,796 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,693 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,452 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Front tyre wearing very close to limit

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,581 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 39,446 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YC12 VCL is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC12 VCL, 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 YC12 VCL registered?

YC12 VCL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is YC12 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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