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YD12 TXY

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,123 mi
Last recorded144,123 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 144,123 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 131,042 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,881 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 122,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 112,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 101,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,012 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,933 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 62,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread small cut

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,484 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 29,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 TXY is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc 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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

YD12 TXY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YD12 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 TXY 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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