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YH61 YPL

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 134,152 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,622 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,379 miles

Pad wear indicator light on

Bulb malfunction light on

Pass 10 Jul 2021 102,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 92,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,700 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a large cut in the outer sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,914 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,914 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YPL 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 YPL, 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 YH61 YPL registered?

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

Is YH61 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 YPL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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