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YF12 SOU

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2025 138,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 100,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,107 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,290 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 SOU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU?

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What year was YF12 SOU registered?

YF12 SOU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is YF12 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 SOU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 SOU have outstanding finance?

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