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YR62 OOJ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OOJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,711 miles

Underside of the car is covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 117,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 117,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,516 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 101,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,508 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,418 miles

High level brake light inoperative

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 70,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 70,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,521 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

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 OOJ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR62 OOJ, 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

How do I check the history of YR62 OOJ?

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What year was YR62 OOJ registered?

YR62 OOJ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is YR62 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 OOJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR62 OOJ have outstanding finance?

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