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YC12 WDL

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,420 mi
Last recorded120,420 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WDL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 120,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 120,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 117,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

deterioration of exhaust system back box

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

deterioration of exhaust system back box

Fail 14 Dec 2023 112,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

deterioration of exhaust system back box

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,987 miles

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

deterioration of exhaust system back box

Pass 21 Dec 2021 104,136 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 104,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front tyre both and O/S/R tyre are slightly run out inner.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,766 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,420 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,071 miles

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 WDL is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

YC12 WDL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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