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YD62 DYM

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,271 mi
Last recorded142,271 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 DYM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 142,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 142,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 133,149 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 128,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and worn plain on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 103,270 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 103,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,103 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 31 Jan 2017 69,661 miles

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

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,535 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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YD62 DYM is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YD62 DYM, 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.

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What year was YD62 DYM registered?

YD62 DYM is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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