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YT12 FPK

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 FPK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,116 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 81,892 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section To Backbox Join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe To Centre Section Join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheels Binding

Rear Wiper Poor

Undercarriage Corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 56,421 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,923 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 33,923 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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YT12 FPK is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YT12 FPK, 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 YT12 FPK registered?

YT12 FPK is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YT12 FPK safe to buy?

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