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YP12 NPA

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,484 mi
Last recorded140,484 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 140,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 133,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,128 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear found in top joint of drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,804 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ajust beam to correct height (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high ajust beam to correct height (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 63,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rightside outer pad wearing low (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,187 miles

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

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

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 NPA is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YP12 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

YP12 NPA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is YP12 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 NPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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