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YP62 UPW

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 UPW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,016 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower bumper broken, both sides, held together with cable ties & tape

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp badly corroded & loose, no leaks

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see inner pads. Warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Number plate light flickering

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,330 miles

Front bumper cracked/damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wiring damaged

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,921 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pad warning cable not fitted to pads

Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,089 miles

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 27 Jan 2021 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,834 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,991 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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YP62 UPW 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 YP62 UPW, 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 YP62 UPW registered?

YP62 UPW is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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