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YD12 RBU

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,808 mi
Last recorded132,808 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 RBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 132,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 132,808 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 7 Feb 2025 123,595 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

deterioration to engine undertray

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin/deterioration

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/rear sub-frame

some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2025 123,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

deterioration to engine undertray

engine oil level very low

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin/deterioration

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/rear sub-frame

some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2024 110,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 110,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 100,922 miles

Engine undertray rear blots missing

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 100,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray rear blots missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,196 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,060 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,281 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,278 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,123 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread and uneven wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre low tread and uneven wear on 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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YD12 RBU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YD12 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

YD12 RBU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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