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YM12 CTX

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,383 mi
Last recorded104,383 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 104,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 104,383 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,481 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion on all steering and suspension components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 78,377 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,926 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 75,924 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,520 miles

wipers noisey and slightly streaky

Fail 8 Aug 2019 68,520 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

front brake drag. discs deteriorated but pads half worn

rear brake drag, discs deteriorated and pads worn low

wipers noisey and slightly streaky

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,666 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 CTX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

YM12 CTX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is YM12 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 CTX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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