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YM12 BDV

2012 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,052 mi
Last recorded46,052 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,063 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 33,063 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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YM12 BDV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM12 BDV, 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 YM12 BDV?

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What year was YM12 BDV registered?

YM12 BDV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YM12 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM12 BDV have outstanding finance?

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