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YF12 FJU

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 121,484 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,421 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,788 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,471 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 68,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,390 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,001 miles

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

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 FJU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

YF12 FJU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is YF12 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 FJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 FJU have outstanding finance?

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