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DA61 YFO

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,782 mi
Last recorded154,782 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YFO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 154,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 149,032 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 149,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 143,556 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 133,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 114,947 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 114,947 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,241 miles

emissions reading 0.00 oil temp 63 rev limiter activated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 97,241 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

emissions reading 0.00 oil temp 63 rev limiter activated

Pass 24 Dec 2016 88,053 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 88,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,284 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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DA61 YFO is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA61 YFO, 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 15 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA61 YFO registered?

DA61 YFO is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DA61 YFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YFO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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