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YS62 DWM

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,776 mi
Last recorded135,776 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 DWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 135,776 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 135,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 122,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 108,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting of oil on surface (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 108,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting of oil on surface (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 59,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,259 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,810 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 47,691 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one wheel bolt missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,808 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 18,760 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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YS62 DWM is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS62 DWM, 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 YS62 DWM registered?

YS62 DWM is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YS62 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 DWM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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