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YS11 ZTL

2011 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,908 mi
Last recorded166,908 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 ZTL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 166,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2025 166,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing damaged and have sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,402 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2023 117,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,748 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2022 114,748 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,338 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2020 107,234 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,514 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,343 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,713 miles

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2016 41,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Oct 2016 41,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,914 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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YS11 ZTL is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS11 ZTL, 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 YS11 ZTL registered?

YS11 ZTL is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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