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YS61 LFD

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,013 mi
Last recorded149,013 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LFD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 149,013 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 149,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,243 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2024 127,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,854 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear spring control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 95,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 95,645 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 95,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,747 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 80,391 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,834 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear. unable to test seat belt

slight oil leak from engine area

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LFD is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS61 LFD, 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 YS61 LFD registered?

YS61 LFD is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is YS61 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 LFD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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