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YF12 FGN

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,389 mi
Last recorded162,389 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 FGN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 162,389 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 May 2026 162,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 May 2025 159,934 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 159,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 156,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2023 154,093 miles

o/s/r hand brake slight binding

Pass 14 Jun 2022 151,090 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 151,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 147,186 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 142,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 134,737 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 134,737 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 130,741 miles

both rear coil springs corroded at top

nearside rear brake pad low, 85% worn

rear number plate,delaminating

Fail 18 May 2018 130,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust front pipe to middles section ,securing clamp rusted away (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on outer face surface (3.5.1i)

both rear coil springs corroded at top

nearside rear brake pad low, 85% worn

rear number plate,delaminating

Pass 4 May 2017 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 94,111 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 69,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 69,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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YF12 FGN is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF12 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

YF12 FGN is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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