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YP61 GCZ

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,854 mi
Last recorded174,854 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 GCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 174,854 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 166,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 156,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,843 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

trye presser light on

Fail 17 Sep 2021 136,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

trye presser light on

Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,273 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 113,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,090 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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YP61 GCZ is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc 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 YP61 GCZ, 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 YP61 GCZ registered?

YP61 GCZ is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YP61 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 GCZ 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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