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YC62 PRX

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,513 mi
Last recorded161,513 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 PRX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 161,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,920 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,175 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 126,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,140 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 105,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 94,192 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 94,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,305 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,945 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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YC62 PRX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC62 PRX, 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 YC62 PRX registered?

YC62 PRX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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