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YD61 BVW

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,721 mi
Last recorded208,721 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 BVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 208,721 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 194,891 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 194,891 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 184,010 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 184,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 179,312 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 179,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 172,887 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 172,887 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 165,282 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 156,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 156,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 142,376 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 142,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 126,786 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,596 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,670 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 66,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

os rear inner tail light not working

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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YD61 BVW is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD61 BVW, 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 YD61 BVW registered?

YD61 BVW is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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