2012 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · EY12 YSG
2012 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 146,226 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EY12 YSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 146,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EY12 YSG Mileage History
- 27/03/2023136,167 mi
- 28/03/2023136,205 mi+38 mi
- 09/04/2024140,506 mi+4,301 mi
- 18/03/2025146,226 mi+5,720 mi
- 28/03/2025146,226 mi
Average of roughly 5,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EY12 YSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Leon (EY12 YSG) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and gear box mount upper (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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