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YT62 SHZ

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,457 mi
Last recorded45,457 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 SHZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,457 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,250 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 30,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 28,862 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 19,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 10,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in centre of tread

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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YT62 SHZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YT62 SHZ, 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 YT62 SHZ registered?

YT62 SHZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is YT62 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 SHZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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