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YP12 LWU

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,064 mi
Last recorded89,064 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 LWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 75,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,482 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

back box peeling

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,120 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 69,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 65,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 61,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,791 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 58,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 51,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,634 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,946 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)

advise nearside and offside rear tyres stepping on inner edge

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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YP12 LWU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YP12 LWU, 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 YP12 LWU registered?

YP12 LWU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is YP12 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 LWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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