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YS61 LDV

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,295 mi
Last recorded101,295 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,798 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 95,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,398 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 89,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,784 miles

0 emissions low RPM

Fail 18 Jan 2019 67,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

0 emissions low RPM

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,090 miles

0 emissions recorded

Nearside Front Tyre worn almost to cords, inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn almost to cords, inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,247 miles

0 emissions

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 30,007 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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YS61 LDV is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS61 LDV, 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 YS61 LDV registered?

YS61 LDV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is YS61 LDV safe to buy?

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