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YD62 YBM

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,052 mi
Last recorded120,052 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 120,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 114,477 miles

front inner discs corroded

nearside rear shock knocking slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2023 109,666 miles

front tyres wearing slightly uneven and close to limit

Fail 29 Nov 2023 109,666 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres wearing slightly uneven and close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,314 miles

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake pads worn thin and discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 106,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake pads worn thin and discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,857 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust perished

front tyres worn uneven on inside edges

offside rear tyre perished and very close to exposing chord

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,491 miles

nearside front tyre 85% worn

offside front tyre 75% worn

Fail 7 Nov 2019 94,491 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 85% worn

offside front tyre 75% worn

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,036 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,036 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 53,171 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 YBM is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBM, 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 YD62 YBM registered?

YD62 YBM is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is YD62 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 YBM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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