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YS12 LBZ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,767 mi
Last recorded110,767 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 110,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

damage to n/s sill

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 110,766 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

body damage

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 83,864 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,621 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Sill Damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,512 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

small cut n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,638 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 35,358 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 35,358 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 LBZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

YS12 LBZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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