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YC61 YDA

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,427 mi
Last recorded122,427 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 YDA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 122,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 122,049 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 100,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box,outer skin deteriorating

under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,407 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,680 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 86,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,174 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,142 miles

No emission result

under trays and engine bay covers restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,559 miles

both front tyre tread depths starting to get low

no emissions taken vehicle fitted with D.P.F clean diesel

Pass 20 Nov 2014 9,056 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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YC61 YDA is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

YC61 YDA is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is YC61 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 YDA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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