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YF61 ERZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

224,255 mi
Last recorded224,255 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ERZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 224,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 205,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 180,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 167,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 153,314 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 152,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 139,863 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 139,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 126,237 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear 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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YF61 ERZ 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF61 ERZ, 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 YF61 ERZ?

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What year was YF61 ERZ registered?

YF61 ERZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is YF61 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 ERZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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