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YK12 XKA

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,833 mi
Last recorded112,833 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 103,815 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,173 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,678 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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YK12 XKA is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK12 XKA, 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 YK12 XKA?

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What year was YK12 XKA registered?

YK12 XKA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 XKA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 XKA have outstanding finance?

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