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YD12 TVL

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,204 mi
Last recorded153,204 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 153,204 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 153,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 138,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,984 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,419 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,268 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid

Pass 26 Aug 2021 110,289 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,428 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,834 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,834 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,807 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 TVL is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TVL, 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 YD12 TVL registered?

YD12 TVL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is YD12 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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