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YK12 XKE

2012 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 89,049 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 86,219 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2023 76,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 73,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,668 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,389 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer cover slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,952 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer box corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 8,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XKE is a 2012 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE?

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What year was YK12 XKE registered?

YK12 XKE is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is YK12 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 XKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 XKE have outstanding finance?

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