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YR12 VUH

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,047 mi
Last recorded120,047 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 98,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 81,413 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,062 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 54,070 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2015 44,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2015 44,857 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

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 VUH is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH?

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What year was YR12 VUH registered?

YR12 VUH is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YR12 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VUH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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