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YD62 YFM

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

283,853 mi
Last recorded283,853 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 283,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 271,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 271,272 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 253,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 233,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 213,838 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 213,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2020 194,936 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 194,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 172,633 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 172,633 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 148,607 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 148,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,284 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YFM is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD62 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

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

Is YD62 YFM safe to buy?

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