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YD62 YEL

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,314 mi
Last recorded180,314 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 YEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 180,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 161,030 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 150,132 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 150,119 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 135,462 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,776 miles

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

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

brake wear warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,744 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2019 78,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,096 miles

Front worn on inner edges(both)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,096 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front worn on inner edges(both)

Nearside Front not clearing sreen

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

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 YEL is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD62 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

YD62 YEL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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