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YP12 UHW

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,017 mi
Last recorded169,017 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 UHW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 169,017 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 164,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 160,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 156,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,154 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,154 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 86,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 34,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,126 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 UHW is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc 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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

YP12 UHW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is YP12 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 UHW 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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