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YD12 TUY

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TUY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 136,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 124,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Face Has A Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake Has A Slight Bind

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 105,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Upper Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Upper Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Face Has A Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake Has A Slight Bind

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,350 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 50,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 50,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,881 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 38,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,521 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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YD12 TUY is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

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

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