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YE61 GEU

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,101 mi
Last recorded131,101 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 131,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 119,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,784 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,753 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,818 miles

emmisions too clean to test no peak detected PASS no print out

Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emmisions too clean to test no peak detected PASS no print out

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 GEU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GEU, 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 GEU?

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What year was YE61 GEU registered?

YE61 GEU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is YE61 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 GEU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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