2011 SEAT Leon 1.6L Diesel · YC61 YCU
2011 SEAT Leon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 162,184 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC61 YCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 162,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC61 YCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Leon (YC61 YCU) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YC61 YCU Mileage History
- 07/09/2024141,257 mi
- 07/09/2024141,257 mi
- 06/09/2025150,419 mi+9,162 mi
- 06/09/2025150,419 mi
- 15/08/2026162,184 mi+11,765 mi
Average of roughly 10,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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