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YS12 DOJ

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,045 mi
Last recorded110,045 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 DOJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 110,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 110,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,701 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Feb 2025 103,701 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,624 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,555 miles

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

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Feb 2023 92,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,435 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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YS12 DOJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS12 DOJ, 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 DOJ registered?

YS12 DOJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is YS12 DOJ safe to buy?

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