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DF02 ZYS

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 ZYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 121,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,171 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 119,171 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,730 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,493 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,879 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF02 ZYS is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF02 ZYS, 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 DF02 ZYS registered?

DF02 ZYS is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is DF02 ZYS safe to buy?

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