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YF12 FJZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,435 mi
Last recorded182,435 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 182,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024
Pass 12 Jun 2023 143,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 142,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 104,362 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,045 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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 FJZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJZ, 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

How do I check the history of YF12 FJZ?

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What year was YF12 FJZ registered?

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

Is YF12 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 FJZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 FJZ have outstanding finance?

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