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YC11 YSU

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 YSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026
Fail 28 Feb 2026 160,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 152,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023
Fail 26 Aug 2023 143,970 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,751 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 130,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,477 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 121,477 miles

Windscreen washer not working fuse (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,451 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 114,798 miles

Central Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

exhaust system deteriorated and hangers corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,236 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult

Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,235 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Engine cover (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,451 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YC11 YSU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YC11 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 YC11 YSU registered?

YC11 YSU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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