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AY61 YSZ

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,501 mi
Last recorded132,501 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,501 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 127,252 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,826 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

zreo smoke for emissions read out

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,651 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 May 2019 86,430 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs heavily scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2019 86,430 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs heavily scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2018 68,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 53,883 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily scored on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 41,486 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,833 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

zero smoke emissions

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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AY61 YSZ is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY61 YSZ, 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 AY61 YSZ registered?

AY61 YSZ is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AY61 YSZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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