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YF12 FGU

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 FGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,302 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 81,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 77,139 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,681 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm of tread

Front brake pads approximately 80% worn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,706 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 43,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,015 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,858 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

smoke level too low to record a reading

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,858 miles

smoke level too low to record a reading

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 FGU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FGU, 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 YF12 FGU registered?

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

Is YF12 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 FGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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