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AY61 YTC

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YTC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,458 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 123,354 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,890 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,268 miles

undertrays

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,359 miles

emissions clean exhaust rusty suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,514 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,158 miles

all tyre pressures set to 30 psi

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,158 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

all tyre pressures set to 30 psi

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked still visual

Fail 1 Sep 2014 36,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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

rear number plate cracked still visual

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 YTC is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AY61 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

AY61 YTC is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AY61 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 YTC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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