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SY61 YBE

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 YBE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,101 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,503 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing corrosion and covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,022 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Tpms light on

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,170 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,216 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,020 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,020 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,537 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,726 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,892 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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SY61 YBE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SY61 YBE, 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

How do I check the history of SY61 YBE?

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What year was SY61 YBE registered?

SY61 YBE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is SY61 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 YBE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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