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YM12 BDZ

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 67,395 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,062 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,218 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,968 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,683 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 22,668 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 20,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r metal brake pipe bent and catching on underbody 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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YM12 BDZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BDZ, 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 YM12 BDZ registered?

YM12 BDZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is YM12 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BDZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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