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YD12 TXX

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,574 mi
Last recorded164,574 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 164,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 151,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 146,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 106,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,061 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 93,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 93,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,429 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,786 miles

emission too clean

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 TXX is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX?

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What year was YD12 TXX registered?

YD12 TXX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YD12 TXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TXX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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