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YF61 FFH

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 FFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 121,885 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 121,790 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 118,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 113,123 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 113,121 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 109,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 106,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 97,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,347 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad tension spring not in correct place

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 80,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad tension spring not in correct place

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 67,366 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,022 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,456 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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YF61 FFH 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 68.8%.

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 FFH, 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

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What year was YF61 FFH registered?

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

Is YF61 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 FFH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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