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YF61 YXB

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,955 mi
Last recorded189,955 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 189,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine manegment (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure wire (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Hazard warning switch inoperative and rear (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative and rear faulty control switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 180,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 180,126 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 168,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer section peeling off

Fail 17 Oct 2019 168,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear silencer outer section peeling off

Pass 8 Nov 2018 156,892 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 156,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 145,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge to x/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge to x/s (4.1.E.1)

plastic under tray fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2017 145,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded and insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correcly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge to x/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge to x/s (4.1.E.1)

plastic under tray fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,663 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,525 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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YF61 YXB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YXB, 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.

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What year was YF61 YXB registered?

YF61 YXB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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