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YR11 GBE

2011 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,121 mi
Last recorded121,121 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 121,121 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 121,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,203 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 112,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,585 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 106,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached very corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached very corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box outer cover corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 99,923 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 99,922 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,373 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 81,373 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,115 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 71,115 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,770 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 53,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,193 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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YR11 GBE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR11 GBE, 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 YR11 GBE registered?

YR11 GBE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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