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YR17 EAF

2017 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,000 mi
Last recorded45,000 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 EAF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 45,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 44,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 13,101 miles

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))

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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YR17 EAF is a 2017 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR17 EAF, 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 YR17 EAF registered?

YR17 EAF is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is YR17 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 EAF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR17 EAF have outstanding finance?

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