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YK12 XKD

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,789 mi
Last recorded98,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,145 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 89,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,465 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,272 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,907 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,236 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin , around 85% worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 13,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre scrubbing off inner edge

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 XKD is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XKD, 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 YK12 XKD registered?

YK12 XKD is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YK12 XKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 XKD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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