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EK61 YSU

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,149 mi
Last recorded164,149 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 YSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 164,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 158,826 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 153,123 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 146,082 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,050 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 126,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,192 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

both front tyres edges feathering inner

Fail 27 Aug 2020 119,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroding

both front tyres edges feathering inner

both wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,307 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 71,235 miles

both front 4mm

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,961 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,671 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,230 miles

both front tyres less than 3mm, inner edges worn

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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EK61 YSU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK61 YSU, 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 EK61 YSU registered?

EK61 YSU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is EK61 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 YSU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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