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YL17 NPA

2017 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,888 mi
Last recorded217,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 217,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 179,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 174,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 152,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,507 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant level low

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 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 NPA is a 2017 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPA, 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

How do I check the history of YL17 NPA?

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What year was YL17 NPA registered?

YL17 NPA is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is YL17 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 NPA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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