2012 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · KS12 YWM
2012 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 164,983 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS12 YWM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 164,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KS12 YWM Mileage History
- 17/06/201554,191 mi
- 22/06/201674,762 mi+20,571 mi
- 28/06/201788,761 mi+13,999 mi
- 19/06/2018101,951 mi+13,190 mi
- 19/06/2018101,951 mi
- 25/06/2019116,794 mi+14,843 mi
- 15/06/2020127,087 mi+10,293 mi
- 20/01/2021131,486 mi+4,399 mi
- 20/01/2022137,907 mi+6,421 mi
- 21/01/2022137,908 mi+1 mi
- 11/01/2023145,554 mi+7,646 mi
- 04/01/2024152,178 mi+6,624 mi
- 05/01/2024152,179 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2025159,115 mi+6,936 mi
- 13/01/2025159,115 mi
- 13/01/2026164,983 mi+5,868 mi
Average of roughly 10,476 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
KS12 YWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Seat Leon (KS12 YWM) between June 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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