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YD12 TWU

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,304 mi
Last recorded154,304 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,304 miles

engine cover/under trays

Fail 18 Feb 2026 154,304 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays

Pass 26 Feb 2025 150,589 miles

engine cover/under trays

Pass 13 Mar 2024 147,714 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 143,834 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 140,651 miles

exhaust rear box is corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 134,944 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,408 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,009 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH rears inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,876 miles

Front front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Rear tyres starting to step on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,559 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 TWU 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 TWU, 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

How do I check the history of YD12 TWU?

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What year was YD12 TWU registered?

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

Is YD12 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TWU 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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