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YP12 SPZ

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

190,628 mi
Last recorded190,628 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 SPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 190,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 171,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 156,980 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 156,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 144,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,011 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 101,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,928 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 SPZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SPZ, 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

How do I check the history of YP12 SPZ?

You can check the full history of YP12 SPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP12 SPZ registered?

YP12 SPZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is YP12 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 SPZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP12 SPZ have outstanding finance?

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