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YF17 YHZ

2017 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 YHZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 91,685 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 85,649 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 85,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

rear mirror is covered with a rear view camera

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2023 70,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co: too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard main cat originally fitted is missing, seems to be a sports cat underside after both lambda sensors, emissions failed (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has play, unable to spin wheel fast enough to tell if noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front windows tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

rear mirror covered with rear view camera

Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 35,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020

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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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YF17 YHZ is a 2017 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 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 YF17 YHZ, 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 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF17 YHZ registered?

YF17 YHZ is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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