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YF61 ESO

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,202 mi
Last recorded159,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ESO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,853 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 141,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,375 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,318 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 112,318 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 105,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wire exposed on the inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,308 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 51,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 38,017 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 29,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad thickness warning light on

nearside rear tyre visually low on pressure

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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YF61 ESO is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF61 ESO, 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.

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What year was YF61 ESO registered?

YF61 ESO is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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