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YH61 PHZ

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,963 mi
Last recorded199,963 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 PHZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 199,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded and misting (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted and engine under tray is slightly insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2026 199,963 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear section hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking excess (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm spring seat corroded and distorted/weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded and misting (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted and engine under tray is slightly insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2025 186,621 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Under Tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2024 176,255 miles

Front suspension component corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner Edge distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner Edge distorted (5.2.3 (e))

UnDer Tray Fitted not Allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,647 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 164,647 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under Tray fitted Not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2020 142,236 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020 142,236 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,035 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 113,035 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,397 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,397 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,422 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,759 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

advise 4 wheel tracking

advise front blades poor

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,706 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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YH61 PHZ is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH61 PHZ, 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 YH61 PHZ registered?

YH61 PHZ is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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