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YD12 TSO

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,190 mi
Last recorded137,190 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TSO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 137,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 137,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively callper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 125,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 125,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,024 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,775 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2019 106,775 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,179 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 102,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,493 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,027 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,431 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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YD12 TSO is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

YD12 TSO is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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