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YR62 LHC

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,052 mi
Last recorded145,052 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 LHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 145,052 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 136,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,947 miles

Emissions too low to read

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 111,474 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre sleeve clamp broken but not insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,903 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps are deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded but secure

Pass 24 May 2019 86,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 17,083 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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YR62 LHC is a 2012 Seat Leon in White 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 YR62 LHC, 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 YR62 LHC registered?

YR62 LHC is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YR62 LHC safe to buy?

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