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YD12 TXK

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,678 mi
Last recorded130,678 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 130,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 127,228 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 123,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 113,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges, tread out of shape

Fail 17 Feb 2023 112,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges, tread out of shape

Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,044 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,846 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2020 84,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,801 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 TXK is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

YD12 TXK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YD12 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TXK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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