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YR12 EVC

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,599 mi
Last recorded154,599 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 EVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 154,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r road wheels have weld repairs

Pass 27 Aug 2019 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 125,755 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,103 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

engine tray fitted

floor trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 92,103 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

engine tray fitted

floor trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,975 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs have slight deterioration

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/f road wheel has a weld repair

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2017 75,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs have slight deterioration

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

o/s/f road wheel has a weld repair

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 37,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 EVC is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR12 EVC, 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 YR12 EVC registered?

YR12 EVC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YR12 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 EVC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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