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YD12 CCE

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,503 mi
Last recorded140,503 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 CCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,503 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 140,503 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 131,468 miles

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 123,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,572 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2022 116,572 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,578 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 88,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,293 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing abnormaly on inside edges

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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YD12 CCE is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD12 CCE, 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 YD12 CCE registered?

YD12 CCE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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