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YD12 TWV

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,221 mi
Last recorded151,221 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 151,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,120 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 136,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 128,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,799 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2022 120,799 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,253 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 95,253 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective electrical connector not plugged in (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,022 miles

Engine management light on

No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,821 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3mm, wearing on the inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre is getting low on tread, feathering on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,398 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 TWV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

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