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YC11 YSV

2011 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,695 mi
Last recorded109,695 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 YSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 109,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 109,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,617 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 109,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,217 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 109,217 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,462 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 106,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction timing chain elongation (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 98,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,614 miles

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 94,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,411 miles

nearside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,275 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YSV is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

YC11 YSV is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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