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YR12 VFY

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,693 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

noise cambelt area

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,891 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 72,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 60,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,347 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 VFY is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR12 VFY, 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 YR12 VFY?

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What year was YR12 VFY registered?

YR12 VFY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is YR12 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VFY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR12 VFY have outstanding finance?

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