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YE61 CHO

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 CHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 117,492 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 117,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 101,832 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 101,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 96,583 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,223 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 86,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,199 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 86,199 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,506 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front & o/s rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,947 miles

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 10 Dec 2015 29,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,924 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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YE61 CHO is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE61 CHO, 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

How do I check the history of YE61 CHO?

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What year was YE61 CHO registered?

YE61 CHO is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YE61 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 CHO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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