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YR62 PXB

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,417 mi
Last recorded99,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 PXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,417 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 99,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,701 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

strong advise - both rear shock absorbers misted in oil however damping properties are functioning

strong advise- n/s front tyre worn close to legal limits

wiper blades poor

Fail 26 Jul 2024 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

strong advise - both rear shock absorbers misted in oil however damping properties are functioning

strong advise- n/s front tyre worn close to legal limits

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,644 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust clamp and rear brackets corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 59,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 52,044 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 52,016 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,046 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 21,747 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 21,747 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,385 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 PXB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXB, 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 YR62 PXB registered?

YR62 PXB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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