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YR12 BVL

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 97,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 90,264 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear inner pads low . under tray fitted to the car

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,504 miles

front and rear inner pads can not be viweed

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,669 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 63,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,123 miles

front bumper damaged with projection but not seen as likely to cause injury

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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YR12 BVL is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR12 BVL, 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 YR12 BVL registered?

YR12 BVL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is YR12 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 BVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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