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YP12 NLA

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NLA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 123,723 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear General rust / corrosion / deterioration under the body

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 120,046 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 120,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,562 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,060 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,060 miles

Factory fitted engine cover

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,551 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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YP12 NLA is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NLA, 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.

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What year was YP12 NLA registered?

YP12 NLA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is YP12 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 NLA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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