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AK61 KZL

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,488 mi
Last recorded177,488 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 177,488 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under-trays fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2025 177,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

heat shield loose

under-trays fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 171,776 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 171,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2023 159,812 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,257 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust is corroded and heat shield is loose

Pass 11 Sep 2021 122,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 122,476 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2020 107,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,355 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 93,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,253 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,836 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK61 KZL is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK61 KZL, 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 AK61 KZL registered?

AK61 KZL is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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