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YG17 CEL

2017 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 CEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,694 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers poor

Pass 9 May 2025 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 77,272 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 66,916 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 May 2022 57,312 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted at time of mot

Pass 12 May 2021 48,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,762 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 45,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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YG17 CEL is a 2017 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YG17 CEL, 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 YG17 CEL registered?

YG17 CEL is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is YG17 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG17 CEL 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.

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