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YD12 XUL

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,102 mi
Last recorded177,102 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 177,102 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 175,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 150,344 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 140,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 172,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 127,320 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 127,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,891 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,889 miles

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

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 XUL is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUL, 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 XUL?

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What year was YD12 XUL registered?

YD12 XUL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is YD12 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 XUL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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