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YT12 OTD

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,192 mi
Last recorded150,192 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OTD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 150,192 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 150,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,059 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 105,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,672 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 85,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,640 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,240 miles

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

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 OTD is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc 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 YT12 OTD, 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 YT12 OTD registered?

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

Is YT12 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 OTD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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