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YS61 LFF

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,680 mi
Last recorded161,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 161,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 150,200 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 150,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,312 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,309 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,871 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 LFF is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YS61 LFF, 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

How do I check the history of YS61 LFF?

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What year was YS61 LFF registered?

YS61 LFF is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is YS61 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 LFF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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