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YC62 YFW

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,423 mi
Last recorded92,423 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,423 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 92,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2022 68,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,666 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 62,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar coupling indicator not working sides light and reverse not working (6.1.6 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,230 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 52,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 43,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,671 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 38,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread inner edge!

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 YFW is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YFW, 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 YC62 YFW registered?

YC62 YFW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is YC62 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 YFW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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