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YD12 YDR

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,157 mi
Last recorded80,157 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YDR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,590 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,618 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2022 76,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 68,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,576 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 YDR is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR?

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What year was YD12 YDR registered?

YD12 YDR is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YD12 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 YDR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD12 YDR have outstanding finance?

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