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YR12 BVD

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BVD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 113,249 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 97,128 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 97,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,880 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 83,880 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,034 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 67,034 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,674 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,331 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,417 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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YR12 BVD is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YR12 BVD, 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 YR12 BVD registered?

YR12 BVD is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YR12 BVD safe to buy?

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