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YF12 VLC

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,461 mi
Last recorded89,461 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VLC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,284 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 48,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17, 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,263 miles

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

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

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 VLC is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

YF12 VLC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is YF12 VLC safe to buy?

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