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YX11 YTE

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,389 mi
Last recorded218,389 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 YTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 218,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 218,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 213,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 207,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 200,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 196,508 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 196,508 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 191,892 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 182,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 182,498 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 167,830 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2017 159,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,837 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 145,837 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 117,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,650 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,903 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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YX11 YTE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX11 YTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX11 YTE registered?

YX11 YTE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is YX11 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX11 YTE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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