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YC61 YCV

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,121 mi
Last recorded180,121 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 YCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 180,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engibe bay undertray fitted

underbody covered in protective underse4al

Pass 27 Nov 2023 172,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 148,482 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 148,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Mar 2020 102,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,410 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 96,410 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,977 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,982 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 74,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,797 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YCV is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC61 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

YC61 YCV is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is YC61 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 YCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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