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YD61 MXC

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,338 mi
Last recorded169,338 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 MXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 169,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 162,679 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 159,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 159,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 153,962 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 133,850 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 92W inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,168 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,211 miles

front discs slightly worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,621 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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YD61 MXC is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD61 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

YD61 MXC is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is YD61 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 MXC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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