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YH62 YLU

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,568 mi
Last recorded86,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 86,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 66,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 56,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,160 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,160 miles

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

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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YH62 YLU is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH62 YLU, 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 YH62 YLU?

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What year was YH62 YLU registered?

YH62 YLU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YH62 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 YLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH62 YLU have outstanding finance?

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