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YL17 LTT

2017 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 LTT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 100,205 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced N/S + O/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S + O/S STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 100,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury HEADLAMP SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced N/S + O/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S + O/S STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,149 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,146 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 70,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,974 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,974 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020

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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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YL17 LTT is a 2017 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YL17 LTT, 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 YL17 LTT registered?

YL17 LTT is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 July 2017.

Is YL17 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 LTT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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