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YY61 NLV

2012 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,649 mi
Last recorded119,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 NLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 119,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,407 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Fail 28 Jan 2019 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,625 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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YY61 NLV is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY61 NLV, 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 YY61 NLV?

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What year was YY61 NLV registered?

YY61 NLV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is YY61 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 NLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY61 NLV have outstanding finance?

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