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YY11 DLX

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,648 mi
Last recorded125,648 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 DLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2025 125,648 miles

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 120,564 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2024 120,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake pad low (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort, & binding (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre low tread

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,019 miles

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

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

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2022 105,762 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2022 105,762 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brake disc corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2021 98,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle sleeve & rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brake disc corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 78,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 43,774 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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YY11 DLX is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY11 DLX, 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 YY11 DLX registered?

YY11 DLX is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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