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YH12 TLF

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 TLF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 88,466 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 84,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,591 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 82,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 82,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases failed emmisions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 68,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Fail 3 Jun 2022 68,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 62,684 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,294 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 16,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,734 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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YH12 TLF is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH12 TLF, 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 YH12 TLF registered?

YH12 TLF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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