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YF17 YJL

2017 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,110 mi
Last recorded45,110 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 YJL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 45,110 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,082 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 27,082 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 23,343 miles
Pass 19 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 YJL is a 2017 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YF17 YJL, 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

How do I check the history of YF17 YJL?

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What year was YF17 YJL registered?

YF17 YJL is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is YF17 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 YJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF17 YJL have outstanding finance?

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