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YT12 JOA

2012 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,472 mi
Last recorded81,472 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 JOA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,163 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,367 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,455 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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YT12 JOA is a 2012 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT12 JOA, 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 YT12 JOA?

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What year was YT12 JOA registered?

YT12 JOA is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YT12 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 JOA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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