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YF61 SPU

2011 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 SPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 115,718 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 115,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 106,905 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,907 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,539 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,750 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,404 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 64,404 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,049 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 56,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,783 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 46,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,777 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 SPU is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

YF61 SPU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 December 2011.

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