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YS12 JDJ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,070 mi
Last recorded151,070 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 JDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 151,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 134,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,915 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,931 miles

exhaust centre section mounting broken due to corrosion

exhaust centre to rear clamp split due to corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,241 miles

rear exhaust clamp starting to crack due to corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on both dipped and full beam (4.1.4 (a))

rear exhaust clamp starting to crack due to corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,860 miles

Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,860 miles

Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,309 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 JDJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JDJ, 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 YS12 JDJ registered?

YS12 JDJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YS12 JDJ safe to buy?

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