MOT Status
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128,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet ,wing ,Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet ,wing ,Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Bonnet ,Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet ,Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing / bonnet damaged slightly
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear box corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front side damaged (wing, bonnet)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front side damaged (wing, bonnet)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF12 ESU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 YF12 ESU, 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 YF12 ESU registered?
YF12 ESU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 August 2012.
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