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YC12 VCY

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,420 mi
Last recorded64,420 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,420 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 59,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 52,867 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 39,204 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,925 miles

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

all four tyres low and cracking

Pass 5 May 2016 29,840 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,642 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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YC12 VCY is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCY, 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 YC12 VCY registered?

YC12 VCY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 VCY safe to buy?

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