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YS12 JEU

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,171 mi
Last recorded173,171 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 173,171 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 168,013 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 168,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 161,210 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 148,643 miles

Exhaust corroded, clamps and brackets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 134,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 116,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,009 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,009 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,478 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 61,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,430 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 JEU 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 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 JEU, 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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YS12 JEU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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