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YP61 OVY

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,213 mi
Last recorded158,213 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 OVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 158,213 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 158,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low both of (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 151,099 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2024 151,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2023 144,921 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 141,898 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 135,436 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,782 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,594 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 113,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 100,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,192 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,409 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,623 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads fully advise getting checked (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front day running light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads fully advise getting checked (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

top up engine oil before test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,679 miles

top up engine oil before test

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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YP61 OVY is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP61 OVY, 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 YP61 OVY registered?

YP61 OVY is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is YP61 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 OVY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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