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YD12 TVY

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,165 mi
Last recorded153,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 153,165 miles

Rear general corrosion underbody

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2025 152,832 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 150,363 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 145,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 136,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 129,012 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,322 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,387 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 103,387 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Exhaust system insecure Centre Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,881 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers fitted To Vehicle

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,483 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 TVY is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey 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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD12 TVY 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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