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YD12 TWJ

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 55,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,424 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 43,424 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,146 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,805 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 TWJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

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

Is YD12 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TWJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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