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YF12 FKG

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,106 mi
Last recorded81,106 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 81,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,788 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 67,588 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,335 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,773 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,043 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,873 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,032 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2015 25,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,593 miles

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 FKG is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

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

Is YF12 FKG safe to buy?

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