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YM12 BDY

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,185 mi
Last recorded179,185 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BDY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 179,185 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2026 178,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 158,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 143,100 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 142,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 126,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2019 68,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,824 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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YM12 BDY is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM12 BDY, 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 BDY?

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What year was YM12 BDY registered?

YM12 BDY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YM12 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM12 BDY have outstanding finance?

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