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YS61 LDU

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,179 mi
Last recorded107,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,336 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 97,167 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,639 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns-os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,605 miles

Non standard sidelight bulbs fitted to front

Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Non standard sidelight bulbs fitted to front

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,693 miles

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

gained access to boot but boot catch faulty

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,331 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,326 miles

Boot lock not working correctly

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Reversing lights inoperative

Fail 8 Jan 2019 69,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boot lock not working correctly

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Reversing lights inoperative

Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,152 miles

Number plate light drivers side dull

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,901 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,695 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,695 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,935 miles

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

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

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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YS61 LDU is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 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 YS61 LDU, 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 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS61 LDU registered?

YS61 LDU is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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