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BJ62 YVT

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,212 mi
Last recorded52,212 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 52,212 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 52,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 45,749 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 37,559 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 32,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 29,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 26,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,322 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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BJ62 YVT is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BJ62 YVT, 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 BJ62 YVT registered?

BJ62 YVT is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is BJ62 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 YVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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