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YS12 AAJ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AAJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,679 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 122,679 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,770 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 100,295 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,068 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 91,066 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,398 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre cttl and bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 71,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,725 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,562 miles

Nearside 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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YS12 AAJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS12 AAJ, 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 YS12 AAJ registered?

YS12 AAJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YS12 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 AAJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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