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YP62 WYG

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

211,306 mi
Last recorded211,306 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 WYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 211,306 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 211,306 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 199,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 191,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 182,030 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Nov 2021 182,030 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,545 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded no long clamp exhaust and exhaust fumes leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre on edge of tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 168,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 168,092 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tps warning light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 161,026 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2017 153,767 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2016 145,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Nail in tyre Both sides ()

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2015 136,413 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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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YP62 WYG is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYG, 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 YP62 WYG registered?

YP62 WYG is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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