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YE12 TYK

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,753 mi
Last recorded98,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 TYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 72,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,737 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 34,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 27,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 24,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 9,081 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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YE12 TYK is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE12 TYK, 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 YE12 TYK registered?

YE12 TYK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is YE12 TYK safe to buy?

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