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YC61 XEA

2011 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 XEA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inside of tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inside of tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake discs back plate loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,999 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,581 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,518 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 50,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tpms light on.

under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Jan 2016 48,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tpms light on.

under body covers fitted obscuring some parts.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,876 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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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YC61 XEA is a 2011 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC61 XEA, 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 YC61 XEA registered?

YC61 XEA is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is YC61 XEA safe to buy?

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