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DG61 YWZ

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,959 mi
Last recorded139,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 YWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 139,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 121,887 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 96,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,801 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 50,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,700 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 30,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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DG61 YWZ is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG61 YWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 YWZ registered?

DG61 YWZ is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2011.

Is DG61 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 YWZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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