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YH12 TLK

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,574 mi
Last recorded104,574 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 104,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 88,003 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,157 miles

Front brake discs corroded on back surfaces

Rear brakes a little tight

Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,157 miles

Front brake discs corroded on back surfaces

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brakes a little tight

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,711 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,647 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 14,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 13,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,023 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 TLK is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH12 TLK, 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 YH12 TLK registered?

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

Is YH12 TLK safe to buy?

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