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A26 DAD

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DAD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,638 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,004 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 76,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 5 Jul 2022 73,791 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 73,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,392 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 64,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,257 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,684 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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A26 DAD is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A26 DAD, 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 A26 DAD registered?

A26 DAD is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is A26 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 DAD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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