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YH61 VKA

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,611 mi
Last recorded127,611 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 127,611 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,880 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in w/screen not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension lowered

Pass 30 Jan 2024 122,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,350 miles

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,843 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,199 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 87,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,508 miles

chip in screen

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,356 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 VKA is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YH61 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

YH61 VKA is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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