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YF12 FHR

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,157 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem perished & cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2018 120,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm With ply cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem perished & cracked

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a low tyre pressure

Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,476 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FHR is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

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

Is YF12 FHR safe to buy?

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